Comparison

Authenticator App vs Real Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Authenticator App

Features
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Authenticator App: SafeAuth is a fast, reliable, and secure Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to protect your online accounts. With support for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), secure backup, and multi-device sync, Authenticator App: SafeAuth helps keep your digital identity safe and your authentication codes always within reach. Set up your accounts in seconds by scanning QR codes or entering setup keys manually. Authenticator App: SafeAuth lets you manage multiple authentication accounts, securely store passwords and personal notes, and easily back up, restore, import, or export your data. Whether for personal or business use, it provides a simple, powerful, and secure authentication solution. Key Features • Scan QR codes to add authentication accounts instantly. • Add authentication codes manually when needed. • Connect and manage multiple apps for authentication. • Backup and restore your authentication data securely. • Import and export accounts with ease. • Supports multiple languages for global users. • Sync across multiple devices. • Manage multiple accounts and authentication codes in one place. • Built-in 2FA setup and usage guide. • Store website usernames and passwords securely. • Add and manage personal notes safely. This app contains subscription Monthly pro at $1.99, Yearly pro at $9.99, and Lifetime pro at $19.99 to use ad-free versions of the premium app, which can cancel anytime. To learn about our privacy policy, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/privacy-policy.html For our terms of use, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/terms-of-service.html 2FA Secure Authenticator: Protect your accounts with secure, time-based two-factor authentication codes.

About

Real Authenticator

Features
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Identity Verification with the People You Trust Ever need to verify someone is really who they say they are? Real Authenticator gives you and your trusted connections a shared, rotating verification code - like two-factor authentication, but between real people. How it works: 1. Create a secure connection with someone you trust 2. Share an invite via link or QR code 3. Both of you see matching time-based codes that rotate automatically 4. Use the code to verify each other's identity anytime Built with privacy first: • Sign in with Apple - no email or password required • Face ID & passcode lock for added security • Encrypted, time-based one-time codes (TOTP) Perfect for: • Families verifying calls aren't scams • Teams confirming identity remotely • Anyone who needs a simple, trusted way to say "it's really me" Real Authenticator brings the security of 2FA to your most important relationships. Terms of Use: https://www.realauthenticator.app/terms Subscriptions & Lifetime Plans: • Free for the first 3 connections. • Family Plan - Up to 8 connections ($12.99/mo, $119.99/yr, or $249.99 Lifetime) • Professional Plan - Up to 25 connections ($29.99/mo, 249.99/yr, or $599.99 Lifetime) Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Lifetime Purchases are a one time purchase for lifetime access

Screenshots

Authenticator App4 screens
Real Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Real Authenticator at none against Authenticator App's shown. Authenticator App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Real Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Authenticator App versus Real Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator AppReal Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvind MuraliPhillip Boscarino

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
6 purchases

Real Authenticator

Subscriptions4
  • Real Authenticator Family Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Family Annual$119.991 Year
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  • Real Authenticator Pro Annual$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • Real Authenticator Family Lifetime$249.99
  • Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime$599.99

Questions

Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Authenticator free?
Real Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator App or Real Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Real Authenticator does not.

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