# Authenticator vs TOR Private Web Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against TOR Private Web Browser's 4.7. TOR Private Web Browser's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TOR Private Web Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Private Web Browser has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator ships an update every 5 weeks, TOR Private Web Browser every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | TOR Private Web Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-mfa-auth-and-totp/id6756618123/reviews)** | [4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-private-web-browser/id6758046973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ditlev Carlsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861832011) | [ENVIL TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870549224) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-mfa-auth-and-totp/id6756618123)

This app generates one-time passwords (OTPs) to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts. It supports time-based OTPs for various popular services and offers quick setup via QR code scanning. Designed for privacy and security, it helps protect your data from unauthorized access.

**Highlights:** Generates secure TOTP codes, Supports major platforms and services, Quick setup with QR code scanning, Offline code generation, Clean and simple interface, Privacy and security focused

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### TOR Private Web Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-private-web-browser/id6758046973)

This browser prioritizes user privacy by automatically clearing all browsing data when sessions end. It offers features like temporary tabs, quick clearing of sessions, and optional biometric authentication for access.

**Highlights:** Temporary tabs, No browsing history, Quick session clear, Face ID/PIN authentication, App switching privacy, Save selected tabs (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Privacy Protection Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Private Browser Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is TOR Private Web Browser free?

TOR Private Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or TOR Private Web Browser?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TOR Private Web Browser averages 4.7 from 45 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or TOR Private Web Browser have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor TOR Private Web Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or TOR Private Web Browser?

Authenticator ships an update every 5 weeks, and TOR Private Web Browser every 11 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 17, 2026 and TOR Private Web Browser on October 20, 2026.

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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.*