Comparison

Authenticator vs Authenticator App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Authenticator

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**Authenticator** is a professional, easy-to-use two-factor authentication (2FA) app. Generate secure time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for Google, Microsoft, GitHub, Facebook, and more — helping protect your accounts from unauthorized access. ### Key Features - **Quick setup**: Scan a QR code or enter a secret key manually - **TOTP codes**: Standard 30-second refresh, one-tap copy - **iCloud encrypted backup**: Restore tokens on a new device - **Face ID / Touch ID lock**: Biometric protection on app launch - **Custom keyboard extension**: Insert OTP codes without leaving the login screen - **Secure local storage**: Secrets stored in the device Keychain by default ### Premium Benefits Subscribe to **Authenticator Premium** to unlock: - Unlimited tokens - iCloud auto backup & sync - Face ID / Touch ID app lock - Authenticator custom keyboard ### Subscription Pricing The App offers **3** Premium auto-renewable subscription options: | Plan | Price | Free Trial | |------|-------|------------| | Weekly (Intro) | **$6.99 / week** | **3-day free trial** (this plan only) | | Weekly (Standard) | **$9.99 / week** | No trial | | Monthly | **$29.99 / month** | No trial | > Local currency prices are shown in App Store for your region. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation - Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least **24 hours** before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in **Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions** on your iPhone - **Only the $6.99/week intro plan** includes a 3-day free trial; cancel during trial to avoid charges - **$9.99/week** and **$29.99/month** plans have **no free trial** — charged immediately upon purchase Technical Support: https://app.notion.com/p/Authenticator-Technical-Support-39542867ef4d80fe8ce0cb17e2b98ff0?source=copy_link Privacy Policy URL: https://app.notion.com/p/Authenticator-Privacy-Policy-39542867ef4d804fb185de5173acc0d0?source=copy_link User Agreement: https://app.notion.com/p/Authenticator-Terms-of-User-39542867ef4d806aac34d70007fb82a6?source=copy_link ### Contact Us Questions or feedback: **linfeng202208@163.com**

About

Authenticator App

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Most authenticator apps show you codes. TokenVault shows you your whole security picture — what is protected, what is not, and exactly what to fix next. A private, offline-first security companion for iPhone. No account. No tracking. Your codes never leave your device unless you choose to back them up — encrypted, with a passphrase only you hold. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Security Score — a live 0–100 score for your account security, with a clear breakdown and one-tap fixes. Watch it climb as your protection improves. • 2FA Coverage Gaps — see popular services you use that support authenticator codes but are not protected yet, with step-by-step guides to enable them. • Decoy Vault — a separate duress PIN opens a believable second vault, keeping your real one out of sight if you are ever forced to unlock. Face ID always opens your real vault. • AutoFill with Verified Domains — on iOS 18, your codes appear right above the keyboard in Safari and in apps. If the site does not match the account a code belongs to, you see a clear warning before it fills. A calm, practical layer against phishing. • Offline Device-to-Device Transfer — moving to a new iPhone? Hand off your entire vault with an animated QR transfer. No account, no cloud, no network — nothing is transmitted. • Privacy Shield — codes stay hidden until you tap, the app blurs itself in the app switcher, and if a screenshot or screen recording is detected, codes are masked instantly. • Smart Organization — automatic icon matching, duplicate detection with safe merge, and a cleanup assistant for stale or broken entries. A vault with a hundred codes stays effortless. EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT, DONE PROPERLY • Standard TOTP codes (SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, 6 or 8 digits) compatible with thousands of services • Add accounts by QR scan or manual entry; import from Google Authenticator and other apps • Face ID and PIN lock, with per-account Face ID for your most sensitive codes • Encrypted iCloud backups protected by a passphrase only you know • Pinned favorites, folders, instant search, and one-tap copy with an auto-clearing clipboard • Smooth, quiet animations throughout — fast, fluid, and respectful of Reduce Motion PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline — code generation never touches a network • No account, no email, no analytics profiles • Secrets live in an encrypted vault, with keys protected by the iOS Keychain • Backups and transfers are end-to-end encrypted with your passphrase Two-factor codes are among the strongest protections your accounts can have. this app makes them effortless — and shows you where you still need them. For an uninterrupted experience, consider subscribing to access all app features without ads through an auto-renewing subscription available on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Manage your subscription settings and turn off auto-renewal within your iTunes Account Settings after purchase, ensuring flexibility and control over your subscription. Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: Link to Privacy Policy: https://radhikapillai.netlify.app/privacy-policy.html Link to Terms of use: https://radhikapillai.netlify.app/terms-conditions.html

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator at none against Authenticator App's shown. Authenticator App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Authenticator versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerå³° 蔺Radhika Pillai

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly (Trial)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
3 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$12.99

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.
Do Authenticator or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; Authenticator does not.

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