# Ghost Auth vs Real Authenticator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Auth at none against Real Authenticator's 6. Ghost Auth also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Ghost Auth asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Auth | Real Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-auth/id6759073858/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kestrel AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788492559) | [Phillip Boscarino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857188673) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-auth/id6759073858)

Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes locally on your device. Encrypts all data with AES-256 and stores it in your OS keychain, ensuring no sensitive information is uploaded to external servers. Offers biometric unlock, PIN protection, and encrypted iCloud synchronization for added convenience and security.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encrypted local storage, Biometric and PIN unlock, Encrypted iCloud synchronization, TOTP code generation for any service, QR code scanning and manual entry, Import from other authenticator apps, Browser extension support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Real Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805)

This app provides a secure, human-powered verification system for trusted connections. It allows users to share rotating time-based codes to confirm each other's identities, similar to two-factor authentication but between individuals. Built with privacy in mind, it offers Face ID and passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Human-powered verification codes, Secure connections with trusted contacts, Time-based rotating codes, Privacy-first design, Face ID & passcode lock, Sign in with Apple

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real Authenticator Family Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Family Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Pro Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Family Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |
| Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Auth free?

Ghost Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Real Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Auth or Real Authenticator?

Ghost Auth and Real Authenticator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Ghost Auth or Real Authenticator have ads?

Neither Ghost Auth nor Real Authenticator 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.*