# Authenticator vs Authenticator App+

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.5 against Authenticator App+'s 3.7. Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | Authenticator App+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-and-otp/id6769224166/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-plus-2fa-and-mfa/id6811580623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [志兵 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779040430) | [Bakir Store](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793313755) |

## 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 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator App+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-plus-2fa-and-mfa/id6811580623)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $44.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator 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, Authenticator or Authenticator App+?

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Authenticator App+ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or Authenticator App+ have ads?

Authenticator App+ shows ads; Authenticator does not.

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

Authenticator ships an update weekly, and Authenticator App+ weekly. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Authenticator App+ on October 24, 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.*