# Authenticator vs PhotoGuard

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against PhotoGuard's 3.7. PhotoGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PhotoGuard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | PhotoGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-and-otp-code/id6804613662/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoguard-cleaner-vault/id6810542215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AB INVESTMENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804864630) | [Infera Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810542217) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-and-otp-code/id6804613662)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $17.99 | per year |
| premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### PhotoGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoguard-cleaner-vault/id6810542215)

Free up device space by identifying and deleting unwanted photos and videos. Securely store sensitive media in a private vault and check images for personal details before sharing. Includes tools for link and connection checks.

**Highlights:** Identify and delete similar photos/videos, Secure private vault with PIN/Face ID, Photo Privacy Check before sharing, Link and Connection Check tools, Device Checkup suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is PhotoGuard free?

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

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

Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PhotoGuard averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Authenticator or PhotoGuard have ads?

Both Authenticator and PhotoGuard show ads.

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

Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotoGuard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on November 6, 2026 and PhotoGuard on November 6, 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.*