# Nova vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 5.0 against Nova's 4.6. Authenticator App also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Nova's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nova ships an update every 4 days, Authenticator App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-phone-storage-cleaner/id6760314368/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-app/id6780947344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DISTRITO SLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692095694) | [Temurbek Rakhimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780947346) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-phone-storage-cleaner/id6760314368)

Optimize your iPhone's storage and enhance digital security. This app helps you clear out unnecessary files, manage contacts and calendars, and scan for data breaches to keep your device running smoothly and your information safe.

**Highlights:** Smart photo and video cleaner, Data breach scanner, Contact organizer, Calendar management, File compression

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-app/id6780947344)

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for secure online account access. It supports adding accounts via QR codes or manual entry, with codes stored locally for offline use. Optional Face ID protection enhances privacy.

**Highlights:** Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Add accounts via QR code or manual entry, Secure local storage of codes, Offline access to verification codes, Optional Face ID protection, Fast and easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator Premium | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Nova averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nova or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither Nova nor Authenticator App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova or Authenticator App?

Nova ships an update every 4 days, and Authenticator App every 5 days. Most recently, Nova was updated on October 20, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 14, 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.*