QuickSMS vs The authenticator App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuickSMS
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Send pre-configured messages to one or more preset phone numbers. Recommended if you need to send the same message frequently to the same destination(s). Very useful for SMS based automation systems such as Alarm diallers.
The authenticator App
Securely manage all your two-factor authentication codes in one place. Scan QR codes or manually add accounts for easy access, protected by Face ID or password.
- 2FA Code Generation
- QR Code Scanning
- Centralized Account Management
- Face ID Access
- Password Lock
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Authenticator App will help you to have all your 2FA Auth access in one place. All you need to SCAN a QR code or manually enter details. This is very secure. We have following features supported 1. 2FA Generator 2. Scan Auth QR code 3. Maintain all in one place 4. Access with faceid 5. Lock with password Subscription Policy - Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Payment models for Premium subscription: - Monthly Subscription : $9.99 / month which comes with 3 Day Free Trial - Weekly Subscription: $4.99/week which no trail - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - http://sleepnext.nextpixelapps.in/index.php/sleepnext-app-mobile-privacy-policy/ Service Terms - http://sleepnext.nextpixelapps.in/index.php/terms-and-condition/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The authenticator App at Free against QuickSMS's $1.99. The authenticator App also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). QuickSMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
The authenticator App is free to download; QuickSMS costs $1.99 up front. The authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QuickSMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuickSMS ships an update every 12 months, The authenticator App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickSMS | The authenticator App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (67 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Control Technologies Pty Ltd | NextPixel apps |
In-app purchases
QuickSMS
No in-app purchases
The authenticator App
- The authy authenticator3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 2fa 2 factor authentication3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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