# Scan Barcode vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scan Barcode at 15.0 against Authenticator's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Barcode | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 35 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Huong Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896285075) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-barcode-qr-code-reader/id6762034130)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-and-vault/id6809136121)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Barcode free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Do Scan Barcode or Authenticator have ads?

Both Scan Barcode and Authenticator show ads.

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