# Authenticator App vs Authenticator App+

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.2 against Authenticator App+'s 3.7. Authenticator App also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Authenticator App+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App+ 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 App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Authenticator App ships an update every 6 weeks, Authenticator App+ weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator App | Authenticator App+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6757484813/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-plus-2fa-and-mfa/id6811580623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Solid Dijital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862145370) | [Bakir Store](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793313755) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-otp/id6757484813)

This app provides secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for online accounts. It offers encrypted backups, cloud sync, and QR code support for easy account management across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA/MFA code generation, Encrypted backup and cloud sync, QR code account addition, Multi-device access, Reliable and fast performance

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Basic Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pre Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plus Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Platinium Subscription | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Basic Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Authenticator App+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-plus-2fa-and-mfa/id6811580623)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $44.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Is Authenticator App+ free?

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

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

Authenticator App is rated higher. Authenticator App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Authenticator App+ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Both Authenticator App and Authenticator App+ show ads.

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

Authenticator App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Authenticator App+ weekly. Most recently, Authenticator App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Authenticator App+ on October 24, 2026.

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