# Authenticator vs Spokn

The clearest difference is device support: Authenticator at 4 against Spokn's 2. Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Spokn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Authenticator against 4.6 for Spokn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Spokn every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Spokn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-and-otp/id6769224166/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spokn-expenses-and-reminders/id6778545735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志兵 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779040430) | [Code Tundra, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778545737) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-and-otp/id6769224166)

This app secures your online accounts with 2FA codes, a password manager, and a secure browser. It offers iCloud sync, Apple Watch support, and Face ID protection for comprehensive account security.

**Highlights:** 2FA authentication with TOTP, Password vault with local encryption, Strong password generator, Built-in secure browser, iCloud sync and cloud recovery, Apple Watch support, Face ID/password protection

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Spokn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spokn-expenses-and-reminders/id6778545735)

Organize your finances and schedule hands-free using voice commands. Log expenses, track budgets, and set reminders with on-device voice recognition. Your data is stored locally for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated expense logging, Hands-free reminder setting, On-device voice recognition, Seamless calendar integration, 100% local data storage, Budget tracking and visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spokn Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Spokn Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Spokn Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Spokn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Spokn?

Spokn is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spokn averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Spokn have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor Spokn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Spokn?

Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Spokn every 10 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 19, 2026 and Spokn on October 10, 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.*