# Mobile Authenticator vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is ads: Mobile Authenticator at none against Authenticator App's shown. Authenticator App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Authenticator | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alphonse Lebon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854836431) | [LAMMA TECH COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773108750) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-authenticator-2fa-otp/id6755609469)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6764511220)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Authenticator free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

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

Authenticator App shows ads; Mobile Authenticator does not.

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