# OTP Manager vs My Authenticator app

The clearest difference is monetization model: OTP Manager at free with in-app purchases against My Authenticator app's subscription. OTP Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (55% vs 25%). My Authenticator app's advantage is ratings volume (613 vs 164). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OTP Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year and My Authenticator app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OTP Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 613 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of OTP Manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of My Authenticator app's.

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, My Authenticator app every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OTP Manager | My Authenticator app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otp-manager/id928941247/reviews)** | [4.0 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 164 | **613** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 24.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos de Boer Ver Voorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/928941246) | [TOP APP d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/987048778) |

## 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


### My Authenticator app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-authenticator-app/id6446273634)

This app provides two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your online accounts. It generates one-time passcodes for logging into various websites and services, offering enhanced protection beyond traditional passwords. Features include multi-account support, iCloud backup, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Secure multiple accounts, Generate one-time passcodes, Compatible with 100+ services, App lock with passcode/Apple ID, iCloud backup and sync, Home screen widget, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Authenticator Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| My Authenticator Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| My Authenticator Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Secure
- 🚀 Better security
- 👍 Pretty cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not intuitive to use
- 🐛 Not user friendly at all
- 🐛 Difficult to understand
- 🐛 Terrible app! Zero functionality
- 🐛 Very hard and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Installed for a single app authentication and has now locked up everything
- I got this app and needed it to keep my stores open as soon as I tried it it didn't work. I ended up downloading it and I re-downloaded it because it's been eight days and I need to get in my store still doesn't work no support helps nothing, don't waste your time or money. It's just gonna end up at frustration.
- I put in my password, and it didn't work, and after doing this a number of times, I give up..I wrote my password down, but it still didn't work so I'm done

**Requested features**

- Wish it allowed for me to use my security yubikey


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OTP Manager free?

OTP Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Authenticator app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OTP Manager or My Authenticator app?

OTP Manager is rated higher. OTP Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while My Authenticator app averages 4.0 from 613 ratings.

### Do OTP Manager or My Authenticator app have ads?

Neither OTP Manager nor My Authenticator app shows ads.

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

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, and My Authenticator app every 4 months. Most recently, OTP Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and My Authenticator app on October 7, 2026.

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