# Authenticator vs Reply Rake

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator at Free against Reply Rake's $3.99. Authenticator also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Reply Rake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Authenticator is free to download; Reply Rake costs $3.99 up front. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Reply Rake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator ships an update weekly, Reply Rake every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Reply Rake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-and-otp/id6769224166/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志兵 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779040430) | [Robert Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890247992) |

## 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 |


### Reply Rake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reply-rake/id6779229732)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is Reply Rake free?

Reply Rake costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Authenticator or Reply Rake have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor Reply Rake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Reply Rake?

Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Reply Rake every 3 days. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 2, 2026 and Reply Rake on September 18, 2026.

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