# SAP Authenticator vs Authenticator ©

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator © at 4.3 against SAP Authenticator's 1.6. Authenticator © also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 47). SAP Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator © sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SAP Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator © holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator © has 2.4K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of SAP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Authenticator ©'s.

SAP Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator © every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAP Authenticator | Authenticator © |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sap-authenticator/id868171828/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6444074570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SAP SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/391959547) | [HUAMEI NETWORKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652147748) |

## What reviewers say

### SAP Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sap-authenticator/id868171828)

Enhance system security with one-time passwords for login. This app generates time-based passcodes to act as a second factor or alternative password for systems protected by SAP Single Sign-On. It supports multiple accounts and can be protected with a password.

**Highlights:** Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Use passcodes as second factor or alternative password, Support for multiple accounts, App protection with a password, Integration with SAP Single Sign-On

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator ©

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6444074570)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication tokens. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or manual entry. This app also offers password management to store and organize your credentials.

**Highlights:** Secure accounts with 2FA, Add accounts via QR code or manual entry, Password management and storage, 2FA setup guides, 2FA backup and sync with iCloud, Unlock with TouchID & FaceID

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Premium 1-Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Premium 1-Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Good security
- 😊 Helpful app
- 🚀 Free trial available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Misleading/deceptive practices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Unable to restore on phone upgrade
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- Better customer support
- Easier subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAP Authenticator free?

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

### Is Authenticator © free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAP Authenticator or Authenticator ©?

Authenticator © is rated higher. SAP Authenticator averages 1.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Authenticator © averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do SAP Authenticator or Authenticator © have ads?

Neither SAP Authenticator nor Authenticator © shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SAP Authenticator or Authenticator ©?

SAP Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator © every 3 weeks. Most recently, SAP Authenticator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Authenticator © on September 29, 2026.

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