# OTP Manager vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App at 4.8 against OTP Manager's 4.5. Authenticator App also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 55%). OTP Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (164 vs 32). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OTP Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OTP Manager has 164 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of OTP Manager's written reviews are positive against 72% of Authenticator App's.

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, Authenticator App every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OTP Manager | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otp-manager/id928941247/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-sentinel/id1189922806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos de Boer Ver Voorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/928941246) | [Tommaso Carpi](https://appshunter.io/developer/714996025) |

## What reviewers say

### OTP Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otp-manager/id928941247)

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens across all your Apple devices. Automatically sync codes via iCloud Keychain, making access seamless from iPhone to Apple Watch and desktop.

**Highlights:** 2 Factor Authentication, Token Management, HMAC Time Based One Time Passwords, iCloud Keychain Sync, QR Code Scanning, Multi-device Support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Donation | $5.49 | per year |
| Donate Once | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 iCloud sync works
- 👍 Backup/restore feature
- 👍 Simple design
- 👍 Menu bar option for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 No QR scanner included
- 😞 No instructions provided
- 😞 Difficult to set up
- 😞 Useless without instructions
- 😞 Requires credit card info (for some users)

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer adds accounts with otpm files or QR
- App displays green check and hangs on camera view
- App doesn't open on Sequoia 15.1
- Adding tokens via iPhone is broken
- App crashes when dragging window from one screen to another

**Requested features**

- Add QR scanner
- Provide clear user instructions/tutorials
- Add ability to add token from toolbar window
- Customize padding in toolbar window
- Customize item background color


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-sentinel/id1189922806)

Secure your online accounts with this app that manages all your two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in one place. It offers seamless syncing across devices, organized folders, and encrypted backups for peace of mind. Personalize your experience with custom icons and themes for easy account recognition.

**Highlights:** Manage all 2FA codes in one app, Seamless sync across Apple devices, Encrypted backups for code protection, Organize accounts with folders, Custom icons and themes, iOS & macOS widgets for quick access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices (iOS, macOS)
- 🔒 Secure and dependable 2FA solution
- 💡 Responsive and friendly developer
- 💰 One-time purchase/lifetime option appreciated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not working consistently (Mac/iPhone)
- 💰 Paid app, no free tier for some features
- 🐛 Some users experienced issues with syncing
- 🐛 Codes not working for specific services (e.g., Discord, Amazon)
- 🐛 App stuck on loading tokens for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working on Mac Desktop and iPhone
- App stuck on loading tokens
- Syncing issues between devices
- Codes not working for specific services (Discord, Amazon)
- Unexpected charges/multiple purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder/hide folders
- Sort accounts by email address or service
- Show duplicates
- Show date service added
- Backup options (more explicit)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OTP Manager free?

OTP Manager 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, OTP Manager or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. OTP Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do OTP Manager or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither OTP Manager nor Authenticator App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OTP Manager or Authenticator App?

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, and Authenticator App every 10 days. Most recently, OTP Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 11, 2026.

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