# Authenticator vs App Authenicator

Authenticator and App Authenicator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and App Authenicator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | App Authenicator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 24 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nia Bailey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858915494) | [Oliver Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048810415) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-safe-and-security/id6756181835)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator: 2fa, Rsa, Msa | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator: 2fa, Rsa, Msa | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator: 2fa, Rsa, Msa | $14.99 | per month |
| Authenticator: 2fa, Rsa, Msa | $15.99 | per month |


### App Authenicator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-authenicator-max/id6759552556)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is App Authenicator free?

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

### Do Authenticator or App Authenicator have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor App Authenicator shows ads.

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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.*