# Authenticator vs Pharma Lens

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pharma Lens at 16.6 against Authenticator's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Pharma Lens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Pharma Lens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharma-lens/id6769367131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 112 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BU Guard GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858539616) | [HYPERLINK INFOSYSTEM INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790870293) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

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

**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 |


### Pharma Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharma-lens/id6769367131)

Instantly identify medications by scanning labels or pill strips. Access detailed clinical information, set smart reminders, and manage your medicine history. Designed for patients, caregivers, and anyone seeking to understand their medications better.

**Highlights:** AI medicine identification via scanning, Search medications by name, Detailed medicine profiles, Smart medication reminders, Saved medicine history, AI confidence score for scans

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Pharma Lens free?

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

### Do Authenticator or Pharma Lens have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor Pharma Lens shows ads.

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