# Authenticator ℠ App vs SmartClean AI

The clearest difference is ads: SmartClean AI at none against Authenticator ℠ App's shown. SmartClean AI also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Authenticator ℠ App's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 507) and chart position (#10 vs #52). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator ℠ App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and SmartClean AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Authenticator ℠ App against 4.4 for SmartClean AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ℠ App has 5.4K ratings behind it against 507, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Authenticator ℠ App's written reviews are positive against 48% of SmartClean AI's.

Authenticator ℠ App ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartClean AI every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ℠ App | SmartClean AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6754900760/reviews) | **[4.4 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclean-ai-storage-cleaner/id6759697123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 507 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #52 |
| Size | 152 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [AMOBEAR GROUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847584036) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator ℠ App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6754900760)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Utilities, #16 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Secure your online accounts with standards-based two-factor authentication. This app generates time-based one-time passwords directly on your device, offering a reliable second step for sign-ins without relying on SMS codes. Protect personal and work accounts across various platforms.

**Highlights:** Secure TOTP verification codes, Fast and easy account setup, Full control over 2FA accounts, App lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN, Built-in password storage, Private in-app browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium – Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Pro – Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Weekly Premium | $8.90 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator - Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator - Pro Weekly | $14.90 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium Year | $49.99 | per year |


### SmartClean AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclean-ai-storage-cleaner/id6759697123)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Utilities, #69 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app uses AI to optimize your device by identifying and removing redundant files, duplicate photos, and blurry images. It also offers secure local storage for sensitive files and helps manage contacts and calendar events without uploading your data.

**Highlights:** AI-powered system log and temp file cleanup, Duplicate photo and screenshot detection, Secure, password-protected local vault, High-resolution media compression, Duplicate contact merging, Expired calendar event removal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartClean Pro – Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleaner Premium - Weekly Plan | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean Premium– Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean Pro - Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean AI - Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleaner Premium - Yealy Plan | $36.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Pro – Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Premium - Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Pro - Yearly VIP | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator ℠ App free?

Authenticator ℠ App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartClean AI free?

SmartClean AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator ℠ App or SmartClean AI?

SmartClean AI is rated higher. Authenticator ℠ App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while SmartClean AI averages 4.4 from 507 ratings.

### Do Authenticator ℠ App or SmartClean AI have ads?

Authenticator ℠ App shows ads; SmartClean AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator ℠ App or SmartClean AI?

Authenticator ℠ App ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartClean AI every 10 days. Most recently, Authenticator ℠ App was updated on October 20, 2026 and SmartClean AI on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Authenticator ℠ App or SmartClean AI?

Authenticator ℠ App currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and SmartClean AI at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*