Comparison

Authenticator Password Manager vs Auth

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator Password Manager

This app combines a password manager and a 2FA authenticator code generator with autofill capabilities. It offers secure access to web services and apps, with features like security scans and secure note storage. It supports multiple devices and provides secure backup and restore options.

Highlights
  • Password manager with autofill
  • 2FA code generator (HOTP/TOTP)
  • Security scan for weak/duplicate passwords
  • Secure notes with web portal access
  • Multi-device support with remote disable
  • Secure backup and restore
  • Browser extension integration
Features
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SAASPASS is a Password manager & Authenticator 2FA code generator with autofill & autologin capabilities. It is built with Security & Usability in mind and is secured by Passwordless MFA Password Manager Web and Browser access secured by passwordless MFA Over 100 Thousand pre-configured websites & mobile services Custom additions available AutoFill support Notes section Quick copy support Web portal Authenticator Code Desktop, Web & Browser extension access secured by passwordless MFA AutoFill support with password manager integration Notes section Quick copy support Support for both HOTP/TOTP. Support for 6, 7 and 8 digits Support for SHA1, SHA256, SHA512 Companies can share access to the Authenticator code across multiple individuals Security Scan Identifies which websites & apps you use in the password manager have: Authenticator 2FA format Duplicate passwords Weak passwords Secure Notes Save notes, edit it in the mobile app or web portal & enable it to be on multiple devices and be recoverable. Web access is secured by passwordless MFA Multiple Devices You can have SAASPASS securely on multiple devices. Comes with device management capabilities where you can remotely disable it. Recovery - Secure Backup & Restore Multiple secure recovery capabilities where you can prevent SIM swap attacks. This way if you lose your Authenticators and passwords, you can have them restored on your new device without going through the hassle of painstakingly setting each one individually. Autofill Both the password manager and Authenticator code generator are available on your desktop from both the web portal (login at https://www.saaspass.com/sd/#/login ) and the browser extension. They come with optional Autofill and AutoLogin capabilities on your mobile app as well as the desktop. iPad Multitasking with Split Screen & Landscape view support Password Generator Offline Support Download the SAASPASS browser extension to see the magic in action. It is available for the following browsers: Safari Chrome Firefox Microsoft Edge and Chromium browsers like: Brave Vivaldi There is NO need for a desktop application on your computer. The browser extension is a full blown application. Unlocking app: - Touch ID - Face ID - Scrambled Keypad - 4 or 6 digits as your PIN length SAASPASS app opening protection includes brute-force attack mitigation. Edit Order: Change the order of the Main Menu by choosing Customize Menu Layout under the Settings. Search Bar Use to quickly find services. Apple Watch support To enable SAASPASS Autofill go to your devices Settings > Passwords & Accounts > AutoFill Passwords After turning on AutoFill Passwords select SAASPASS. There are quick copy links under every service as well. - SAASPASS also offers security for employees, companies, developers, admins and computers. Developers can integrate multi-factor authentication (MFA) services with ready code snippets in multiple languages and SDKS from: developer.saaspass.com Companies can sign up for usage of MFA, SSO, IAM solutions, Directory Services, Team Password Manager, Enterprise Password Manager, Shared Authenticator codes with teams, the Shared Access Center, Adaptive Authentication from the www.saaspass.com website. Companies can integrate: On-premise applications Cloud applications Hybrid applications The Identity & Access Management of SAASPASS can be used to integrate many business and productivity applications including email and collaboration suites Out of the box integration to over 100 THOUSAND applications include, but are not limited to, the following services: VPN RDP RADIUS SAML OIDC OAuth 2 LDAP Active Directory Microsoft 365 Microsoft OWA Google Workspace G Suite Office 365 Salesforce On premise applications Dropbox 1password Zendesk Onelogin Keeper Zoho Freshdesk Netsuite Amazon Web Services (AWS) Clarizen Ping Samanage TSPlus Authy ShiftPlanning Duo Security Dashlane Lastpass Bitwarden Okta & many more

About

Auth

This app generates time-based one-time passwords for multi-factor authentication. It supports iCloud sync for seamless access across devices and offers quick code copying. It also recognizes TOTP QR codes for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Time-based one-time password generation
  • iCloud Sync for multi-device access
  • Tap to copy authentication codes
  • TOTP QR code recognition
  • iOS Dark Theme support
Features
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Auth is a 2-factor authentication app that generates time-based one time passwords (TOTP). Simply tap on the generated code to copy it to your clipboard. Using iCloud shared clipboard you can paste the code on any of your devices. By enabling iCloud Sync your accounts are shared between all of your devices, allowing you to generate your authentication code on any of your devices. In settings you can enable AutoFill to automatically fill your verification codes from the Auth App. Note that this may require editing your existing codes to set the autofill websites - popular providers are auto-recognised and configured as far as possible. Features include: - iCloud Support - AutoFill - Supports iOS Dark Theme - Works with all the most popular websites - TOTP QR code recognition from the camera app or from photos

Screenshots

Authenticator Password Manager4 screens
Auth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auth at 100% against Authenticator Password Manager's 48%. Auth also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Authenticator Password Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Authenticator Password Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Auth sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator Password Manager has 56 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Authenticator Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Auth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, Auth every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Authenticator Password Manager versus Auth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticator Password ManagerAuth
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (56 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAASPASSOliver Hayman

Customer experience

Authenticator Password Manager

All ratings56 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative41.9%

Auth

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Authenticator Password Manager

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when scanning QR code
  • App crashes when adding recovery phone
  • Authenticators not refreshing
  • Remote unlock and barcode scan rarely work
  • Login screen freezes
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  • Mac login issues after installation/uninstallation
  • Cannot change email
  • Apple Watch app not working
  • Proximity unlock issues
  • Broken since last few updates on Mac

Requested features

10 requests
  • SMS recovery option
  • Custom TOTP intervals
  • Easier device transfer
  • Improved iOS UI
  • Donation option
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  • Glance function for Apple Watch
  • Always-on Touch ID
  • Dark mode
  • Auto-disabling lock on trusted Wi-Fi
  • Better privacy policy

Auth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Authenticator Password Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Usage$2.991 Month
5 purchases

Auth

One-time5
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Amazing Tip$9.99
  • Unbelievable Tip$19.99

Questions

Is Authenticator Password Manager free?
Authenticator Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auth free?
Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator Password Manager or Auth?
Auth is rated higher. Authenticator Password Manager averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Auth averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Authenticator Password Manager or Auth have ads?
Neither Authenticator Password Manager nor Auth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator Password Manager or Auth?
Authenticator Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, and Auth every 38 months. Most recently, Authenticator Password Manager was updated on September 19, 2026 and Auth on September 16, 2026.

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