Comparison

FS Protection vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

FS Protection

This app safeguards your personal information and devices while browsing the internet. It offers protection against malicious websites, secures banking transactions, filters scam SMS messages, and helps manage passwords and monitor email for data breaches. It also provides tools to protect children from inappropriate content and manage their online activity.

Highlights
  • Safe internet browsing
  • Malicious website avoidance
  • Secure banking site verification
  • Content filtering for children
  • Scam SMS message filtering
  • Password management
  • Email breach monitoring
Features
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FS Protection keeps you and your personal information secure on your iPhone and iPad devices while browsing. KEY FEATURES - Browse the internet safely - Avoid malicious websites with Safari browsing extension - Access only safe banking sites (protection indicator) - Protect your children's device from inappropriate content - Manage your protection easily - Filter scam SMS messages - Manage your passwords and monitor your email addresses for data breaches - Cover all your devices with one subscription We want you to enjoy your connected life without worrying - so explore the internet, enjoy online shopping, watch videos, listen to music, communicate with your family and friends, and let FS Protection keep you protected. Our award-winning security looks out for you and the people close to you, on every device, all the time. BROWSE SAFELY Browsing protection keeps you safe on the Internet. It protects your security and privacy by keeping you away from harmful sites. Banking protection verifies the safety of the banking sites you visit, shows you an indicator when you access a safe banking site and the connection is secure. PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY FS Protection protects your privacy in multiple ways. Browsing protection covers you when you surf the web with the app's own browser. It keeps you away from web sites that may jeopardize your privacy. Browsing protection allows you to explore the Internet safely; you are automatically stopped if you try to access sites you should not. SMS Protection filters scam SMS messages instantly with AI-powered automatic detection. PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY Manage your passwords and use AutoFill to easily input your credentials to apps and websites. Monitor your email addresses for data breaches to find out if your personal information has been leaked. PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN'S DEVICE FS Protection responds to the protection needs of your entire family. FS Protection contains all you need to protect your children online; browsing protection, content filter, safe search and browsing time limits. One protection for you and your family. Family Rules and browsing protection can be enabled for all internet traffic on your children's device thanks to our VPN technology. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Authenticator App

Enhance your online security with multi-factor authentication and identity protection. This app secures your accounts against hackers, scans networks for vulnerabilities, and monitors for data breaches. It also offers safe browsing with VPN capabilities to protect your privacy.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication (OTP generation)
  • QR code and manual account setup
  • Wi-Fi and system security scanner
  • Email breach monitoring
  • Secure browsing with VPN
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Scared of being leaked personal data from your Facebook or Gmail? Let SafeID keep all your accounts safe by adding more extra layers of protection against hackers. Secure your mobile privacy when browsing online and receive alerts for security breaches with the latest technology to protect your identity. TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATOR >>> Add accounts via QR Code or Enter code manually >>> Generate verification codes (OTP) >>> Backup & Sync to iCloud >>> Synchronize across Apple devices >>> Work offline. No internet connection required >>> Support Facebook, Gmail, Amazon, Binance, Discord, and much more! MOBILE SECURITY FEATURES: WIFI & SYSTEM SCANNER >>> Analyze networks for security >>> Receive alerts when connecting to an unsecure network >>> Get notifications when updating iOS and removing threats EMAIL BREACH CHECK >>> Check email address >>> Scan and monitor personal data breaches >>> Receive alerts and secure your info with our protection tips SAFE BROWSING >>> Set up VPN to secure connection >>> Keep personal data and IP address private with hackers >>> Receive alerts when access dangerous websites SUBSCRIPTION PLANS | Monthly subscription $12.99 | Yearly subscription $29.99 | Lifetime subscription $39.99 Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: http://astraler.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://astraler.com/terms

Screenshots

FS Protection1 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FS Protection at free with in-app purchases against Authenticator App's subscription. FS Protection also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and ratings volume (84 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. FS Protection sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FS Protection against 4.6 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 84 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of FS Protection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FS Protection ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FS Protection versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFS ProtectionAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.6 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2084 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDF-Data OyKain Suite Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

FS Protection

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Authenticator App

All ratings84 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FS Protection

One-time3
  • 1 month, 1 Device$1.99
  • MS 12 Months - 1 device$20.99
  • Total 12 Months - 3 devices$49.99
5 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is FS Protection free?
FS Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FS Protection or Authenticator App?
Authenticator App is rated higher. FS Protection averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.6 from 84 ratings.
Do FS Protection or Authenticator App have ads?
Authenticator App shows ads; FS Protection does not.
Which is updated more often, FS Protection or Authenticator App?
FS Protection ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator App every 5 weeks. Most recently, FS Protection was updated on October 6, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 21, 2026.

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