Comparison

Authenticator vs Paste Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

This app provides a secure and straightforward way to protect your online accounts. It generates one-time passwords that, when combined with your regular password, significantly enhance your account security. The app operates offline, ensuring your sensitive data remains on your device.

Highlights
  • Generates one-time passwords
  • QR code setup
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Time-based and counter-based OTP support
  • Offline operation
Features
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Authenticator is a simple, free, and open source two-factor authentication app. It helps keep your online accounts secure by generating unique one-time passwords, which you use in combination with your other passwords to log into supporting websites. The simple combination of the password in your head and the rotating passwords generated by the app make it much harder for anyone but you to access your accounts. • Easy: Simple setup via QR code, "otpauth://" URL, or manual entry • Secure: All data is stored in encrypted form on the iOS keychain • Compatible: Full support for time-based and counter-based one-time passwords as standardized in RFC 4226 and 6238 • Off the Grid: The app never connects to the internet, and your secret keys never leave your device.

About

Paste Keyboard

This keyboard app allows you to quickly access and paste stored notes and information, saving you time when writing long messages or emails. It offers custom phrase storage and a user-friendly interface for efficient communication.

Highlights
  • Custom phrase storage
  • Quick paste functionality
  • Efficient communication
  • User-friendly interface
  • Save time and increase productivity
Features
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Sometimes we have to write long messages, emails, remember addresses, and create other large portions of text. Now you can use Paste Keyboard to quickly access stored notes and information to communicate faster! Paste Keyboard offers a seamless typing experience with quick access to your most frequently used phrases and emojis. Say goodbye to typing the same text over and over again! Key Features: - Custom Phrase Storage: Save and access your commonly used phrases with ease. - Quick Paste Functionality: Paste saved text snippets with a single tap. - Efficient Communication: Save time and increase your productivity. - User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for easy use. With Paste Keyboard, you can streamline your communication and focus on what matters most. Whether you’re writing emails, chatting with friends, or jotting down notes, Paste Keyboard makes it faster and easier. Enjoy! Privacy Policy : https://bit.ly/3yexPaM Terms of Service : https://bit.ly/46kz9p6

Screenshots

Authenticator3 screens
Paste Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paste Keyboard at 4.7 against Authenticator's 3.7. Paste Keyboard also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (44K vs 407). Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paste Keyboard sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paste Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paste Keyboard has 44K ratings behind it against 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 71% of Paste Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Paste Keyboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Authenticator versus Paste Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorPaste Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (407 ratings)4.7 (44K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40744K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt RubinTechin Park

Customer experience

Authenticator

All ratings407 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative26.3%

Paste Keyboard

All ratings44,269 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative20.3%

User reviews

Authenticator

From 407 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure, no cloud backup
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 💡 Open-source and transparent

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tokens easily deleted by accident
  • 🔒 No backup/transfer options for tokens
  • 🔒 Locked out when changing devices
  • 🐛 Codes not working after app updates

Paste Keyboard

From 44K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for repetitive tasks
  • 💡 Useful for Roblox jobs and guides
  • 🧑‍💻 Great for copy-pasting

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to find/organize saved items
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 💰 Expensive to remove ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Authenticator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen on iOS 26 upgrade
  • Codes not working on new devices
  • Unable to log in to accounts after token loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add biometric lock (Touch ID/Face ID)
  • Ability to export/backup tokens
  • Companion Apple Watch app
  • Folder/tag organization for accounts

Paste Keyboard

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Save button not working
  • Keyboard not showing up
  • Saved items disappearing
  • Compatibility issues on iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add folders/categories to organize saved items
  • Allow rearranging/sorting of saved items
  • Integrate with more apps like Discord
  • Reduce ads or provide affordable ad-free option

In-app purchases

None

Authenticator

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Paste Keyboard

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$99.99

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paste Keyboard free?
Paste Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or Paste Keyboard?
Paste Keyboard is rated higher. Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while Paste Keyboard averages 4.7 from 44K ratings.
Do Authenticator or Paste Keyboard have ads?
Paste Keyboard shows ads; Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or Paste Keyboard?
Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Paste Keyboard weekly. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Paste Keyboard on September 28, 2026.

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