# Authenticator · AuthKit vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator · AuthKit at free against Authenticator's subscription. Authenticator · AuthKit also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator · AuthKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Authenticator · AuthKit against 5.0 for Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Authenticator · AuthKit ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator · AuthKit | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-authkit/id6757927352/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6760155508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 123 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naser Daliribejindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715704351) | [BU Guard GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858539616) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator · AuthKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-authkit/id6757927352)

Securely store passwords, 2FA codes, credit cards, and various documents with end-to-end encryption. This app offers an organized vault for your digital identity, accessible without an account and syncing privately via iCloud Keychain.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted vault, Stores 22+ item types, TOTP code generation, Password and passkey autofill, Credit card preview, Secure notes and file attachments, iCloud Keychain sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6760155508)

Consolidate your digital security with this comprehensive platform. It offers two-factor authentication codes, password management, an encrypted vault for sensitive files, and a private browser with autofill capabilities, all protected by end-to-end encryption and Face ID.

**Highlights:** 2FA Authentication (TOTP/HOTP), Password Manager, Secure Vault for files, Private Browser, Auto Fill for codes and passwords, Cloud Sync for backups, Widgets for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Year | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator · AuthKit free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator · AuthKit or Authenticator?

Authenticator · AuthKit and Authenticator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Authenticator · AuthKit or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Authenticator · AuthKit nor Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator · AuthKit or Authenticator?

Authenticator · AuthKit ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Authenticator · AuthKit was updated on October 31, 2026 and Authenticator on October 28, 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.*
