# OTP Manager vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is ads: OTP Manager at none against Authenticator App's shown. OTP Manager also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Authenticator App's advantage is ratings volume (547 vs 164). On price, rating, 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for OTP Manager against 4.4 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 547 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of OTP Manager's written reviews are positive against 36% of Authenticator App's.

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, Authenticator App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OTP Manager | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otp-manager/id928941247/reviews)** | [4.4 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa/id1665498541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 164 | **547** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos de Boer Ver Voorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/928941246) | [Fire Technologies Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871390749) |

## 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-2fa/id1665498541)

This app generates secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It adds an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized access and offers cloud backup for your authentication keys. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or manual entry.

**Highlights:** Secure accounts with 2FA, Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Encrypted cloud backup and sync, Offline code generation, Add accounts via QR code or manual entry, Cross-device synchronization (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Full Version 3D TRIAL | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Full Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Full Version | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription With Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong security and protection features
- ✅ Effective 2FA functionality
- 👍 Simple and straightforward to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Deceptive pricing model - advertised as free but charges subscription
- 💳 Aggressive upselling of premium/pro version
- ⚠️ Lack of transparency about costs
- 📞 Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
- 🔐 Suspicious data harvesting and privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after initial setup period
- Users locked out of accounts
- Repeated unauthorized subscription charges
- App fails to function despite payment

**Requested features**

- Clear pricing disclosure upfront
- Better customer support channels
- Option to use app without premium subscription


## 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?

OTP Manager is rated higher. OTP Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.4 from 547 ratings.

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

Authenticator App shows ads; OTP Manager does not.

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

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, and Authenticator App every 9 days. Most recently, OTP Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 14, 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.*