Comparison

Real Authenticator vs Authenticator App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Real Authenticator

Features
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Identity Verification with the People You Trust Ever need to verify someone is really who they say they are? Real Authenticator gives you and your trusted connections a shared, rotating verification code - like two-factor authentication, but between real people. How it works: 1. Create a secure connection with someone you trust 2. Share an invite via link or QR code 3. Both of you see matching time-based codes that rotate automatically 4. Use the code to verify each other's identity anytime Built with privacy first: • Sign in with Apple - no email or password required • Face ID & passcode lock for added security • Encrypted, time-based one-time codes (TOTP) Perfect for: • Families verifying calls aren't scams • Teams confirming identity remotely • Anyone who needs a simple, trusted way to say "it's really me" Real Authenticator brings the security of 2FA to your most important relationships. Terms of Use: https://www.realauthenticator.app/terms Subscriptions & Lifetime Plans: • Free for the first 3 connections. • Family Plan - Up to 8 connections ($12.99/mo, $119.99/yr, or $249.99 Lifetime) • Professional Plan - Up to 25 connections ($29.99/mo, 249.99/yr, or $599.99 Lifetime) Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Lifetime Purchases are a one time purchase for lifetime access

About

Authenticator App

Features
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Protect your online accounts with Authenticator App, a fast, secure, and easy-to-use two-factor authentication (2FA) solution for iPhone and iPad. Add an extra layer of security to your digital life by generating secure verification codes for your favorite services. With Authenticator App, you can safely protect accounts like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Dropbox, GitHub, and many more. The app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) that help prevent unauthorized access even if someone knows your password. Whether you are protecting personal accounts, work tools, or cloud services, Authenticator App ensures your data stays safe. Why Use Authenticator App? Passwords alone are not enough to keep your accounts safe. Two-factor authentication adds an additional layer of protection by requiring a temporary verification code along with your password. Authenticator App helps protect your: • Email accounts • Social media accounts • Cloud storage • Developer platforms • Work and business tools • Cryptocurrency accounts • Banking and financial services https://sites.google.com/view/latest-apps-privacy-policy/ https://sites.google.com/view/latest-apps-term-of-use/

Screenshots

Real Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Authenticator App at 15.6 against Real Authenticator's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Real Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Authenticator App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Real Authenticator versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal AuthenticatorAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhillip BoscarinoELGO LEARNING LIMITED

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Real Authenticator

Subscriptions4
  • Real Authenticator Family Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Family Annual$119.991 Year
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  • Real Authenticator Pro Annual$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • Real Authenticator Family Lifetime$249.99
  • Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime$599.99
7 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Authenticator$5.997 Days
  • Authenticator Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Authenticator3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Authenticator Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Authenticator Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2FA Authentication App$44.99
  • Authenticator App Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Real Authenticator free?
Real Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Real Authenticator or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither Real Authenticator nor Authenticator App shows ads.

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