# Authenticator ℠ App vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Authenticator ℠ App's 4.3. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Authenticator ℠ App's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 1) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ℠ App has 5.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator ℠ App ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator ℠ App | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6754900760/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-mfa-otp/id6808388945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [Lumetro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802229122) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator ℠ App

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Utilities, #13 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 |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-mfa-otp/id6808388945)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication generated directly on your device. Easily set up TOTP codes by scanning QR codes, which refresh every 30 seconds and function offline. Supports a vast range of popular services and offers encrypted backup and sync.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Offline code generation, QR code setup, Encrypted backup and sync, Import from other authenticators, App Lock with biometrics, Password manager with autofill, Data breach monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator ℠ App free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator ℠ App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Authenticator ℠ App and Authenticator show ads.

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

Authenticator ℠ App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator every 4 days. Most recently, Authenticator ℠ App was updated on October 12, 2026 and Authenticator on September 30, 2026.

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