Authenticator App! vs Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authenticator App!
This app enhances online security by generating one-time passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers quick QR code scanning for easy account setup and supports offline code generation, ensuring access even without an internet connection. Protect your personal, work, and financial accounts with robust security features.
- Generate secure OTP & TOTP codes
- Quick QR code scanning
- Support 2FA & MFA security
- Face ID & Passcode protection
- Offline code generation
- Manage multiple accounts
- Backup & Restore functionality
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Secure Your Accounts with Authenticator App! Authenticator App helps protect your online accounts with secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Generate one-time passwords (OTP) instantly and add an extra layer of security to your personal, work, and financial accounts. Features • Generate Secure OTP & TOTP Codes Create time-based one-time passwords (OTP/TOTP) for your online accounts with reliable and secure code generation. • Quick QR Code Scanning Add new accounts in seconds by scanning QR codes from supported websites and services. • Support 2FA & MFA Security Protect your accounts with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). • Face ID & Passcode Protection Keep your authentication codes secure with Face ID and device-level security protection. • Offline Code Generation Access verification codes anytime, even without an internet connection. • Manage Multiple Accounts Store and organize authentication codes for work, personal, and business accounts in one secure app. • Real-Time Verification Codes View active codes with automatic refresh and expiration countdown timers. • Backup & Restore Easily transfer and restore your authenticator accounts when changing devices. • Simple & Easy to Use Clean interface designed for quick setup and effortless account management. Why Use Authenticator App? Passwords alone are no longer enough. Authenticator App helps protect your accounts against unauthorized access by generating secure verification codes directly on your device. Whether you're securing email, cloud storage, social media, cryptocurrency exchanges, business tools, or work accounts, Authenticator App provides a reliable authentication solution. Perfect For • Personal accounts • Business accounts • Work logins • Cloud services • Cryptocurrency platforms • Social media accounts • Email security Subscription Details Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions anytime through your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription.
Authenticator
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Authenticator is a privacy-focused two-factor authentication and password-vault app. No account is required. Your authentication secrets and Password Vault records are encrypted and stored on your device by default. FAST, FLEXIBLE 2FA • Generate standards-based TOTP and HOTP codes. • Add accounts by scanning a QR code, choosing an image, pasting a setup link, importing a file, or entering a secret manually. • Search, group, favorite, pin, and organize accounts. • Copy codes quickly with familiar Apple controls. PRIVACY AND SECURITY • Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID, or an app PIN. • Hide codes, require authentication before sensitive actions, and obscure content when the app is inactive. • Automatically clear copied codes from the clipboard after your chosen interval. • No advertising or analytics SDKs. BACKUP AND MIGRATION • Create password-protected encrypted backups. • Restore supported account files and review changes before importing. • Keep your data under your control. PASSWORD VAULT • Store encrypted credentials, website associations, and private notes alongside your authentication accounts. QUICK COPY • Open Quick Copy from Siri, Spotlight, or Shortcuts and choose a favorite account without searching through your full list. AUTHENTICATOR PRO Choose a yearly subscription, weekly subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase to unlock encrypted iCloud sync. Accounts and Password Vault records are encrypted on your device before they are stored in your private iCloud database. A separate sync password protects the encryption key and is never saved or uploaded by the app. The weekly subscription may include a three-day free trial for eligible Apple Accounts. Available products, localized prices, billing periods, trial eligibility, and renewal terms are provided by the App Store and shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple Account. The lifetime purchase is a non-consumable purchase and does not renew. Important: Keep your sync password and backup passwords safe. They cannot be recovered by PixelCraft Studios or Apple. - Marketing URL: https://authenticator-b2558.web.app - Support URL: https://authenticator-b2558.web.app/support - Privacy Policy URL: https://authenticator-b2558.web.app/privacy - Privacy Choices URL: https://authenticator-b2558.web.app/privacy-choices - Terms of Use: https://authenticator-b2558.web.app/terms - Subscription and Purchase Terms: https://authenticator-b2558.web.app/subscription-terms - Support email shown on the support page: xqing4049@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator at none against Authenticator App!'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Authenticator App! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Authenticator App! | Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VarMeta | 立涛 范 |
In-app purchases
Authenticator App!
- Weekly Pro Access$4.997 Days
- Weekly Pro Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Week Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Week Pro$9.997 Days
- Monthly Pro Access$19.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
- Yearly Premium Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Authenticator – Lifetime Access$59.99
Authenticator
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
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