# CatAuth vs Pearl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pearl at none against CatAuth's 3. CatAuth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatAuth sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Pearl asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatAuth | Pearl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RICHYARD GEIMS, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712845899) | [CALVIN ANDERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781848102) |

## What reviewers say

### CatAuth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catauth-2fa-authenticator/id6788870191)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


### Pearl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-life-in-context/id6800591174)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CatAuth free?

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

### Is Pearl free?

Pearl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CatAuth or Pearl have ads?

Neither CatAuth nor Pearl shows ads.

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