# Authenticator Password Manager vs Auth

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.

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.

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.

Authenticator Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, Auth every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator Password Manager | Auth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-manager/id849132027/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth/id1437751869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SAASPASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/849132030) | [Oliver Hayman](https://appshunter.io/developer/914520817) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-manager/id849132027)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Usage | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security
- 🔑 Password management
- 📱 Multi-device support
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Poor customer support
- 💸 Paywalling features
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 📱 Inconsistent iOS experience
- ❓ Confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- SMS recovery option
- Custom TOTP intervals
- Easier device transfer
- Improved iOS UI
- Donation option


### Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth/id1437751869)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 28, 2026 and Auth on September 16, 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.*