# Authenticator ℠ App vs TadpoleAI

The clearest difference is rating: TadpoleAI at 5.0 against Authenticator ℠ App's 4.3. TadpoleAI also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator ℠ App's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator ℠ App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TadpoleAI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TadpoleAI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ℠ App has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ℠ App | TadpoleAI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6754900760/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpoleai/id6789558696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [George Field](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828914617) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator ℠ App

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Utilities, #16 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. This app generates one-time passwords directly on your device, offering a reliable second step for sign-ins without relying on SMS codes. It supports numerous platforms and provides offline access to codes.

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

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Weekly Premium | $8.90 | 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 |


### TadpoleAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpoleai/id6789558696)

This AI assistant runs entirely on your device, offering quick, one-sentence answers to your queries. It's designed for simplicity, with no account or history tracking, and a strict character limit for prompts.

**Highlights:** On-device AI processing, No cloud calls, No account or sign-in required, No conversation history, 140-character prompt limit, Quick definitions and explanations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tadpole AI Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator ℠ App free?

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

### Is TadpoleAI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator ℠ App or TadpoleAI?

TadpoleAI is rated higher. Authenticator ℠ App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while TadpoleAI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Authenticator ℠ App or TadpoleAI have ads?

Authenticator ℠ App shows ads; TadpoleAI does not.

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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.*