# OTP Manager vs Authenticator

OTP Manager and Authenticator both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of OTP Manager's written reviews are positive against 15% of Authenticator's. OTP Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OTP Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 406 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of OTP Manager's written reviews are positive against 15% of Authenticator's.

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OTP Manager | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otp-manager/id928941247/reviews)** | [4.3 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6463820946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 164 | **406** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 14.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos de Boer Ver Voorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/928941246) | [Ali El Malki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699908413) |

## 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 page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6463820946)

Enhance your online account security with this two-factor authentication utility. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes and benefit from bank-grade encryption and biometric unlock for peace of mind. Supports thousands of websites and services.

**Highlights:** Bank-Grade Encryption, Secure 2FA and MFA Tokens, Effortless Setup (QR Scan), Biometric Unlock, Encrypted Backups to iCloud, Cross-Device Sync, TOTP Support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Authly | $12.99 | per month |
| Authenticator Pro | $44.99 | per year |
| Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Amazing app
- 👍 Loved it
- 👍 Top
- 👍 Wouah super
- 👍 Congratulations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Not working
- 😞 Too complicated
- 😞 Horrible
- 😞 Too expensive
- 😞 Scam app

**Reported bugs**

- Not working
- Cannot make app work
- Cannot cancel subscription
- App freezes
- Locked out of everything

**Requested features**

- Show cost first
- Provide free version without payment
- Offer manual key entry
- Provide email support option
- Clearer instructions for setup and configuration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OTP Manager free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

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

OTP Manager is rated higher. OTP Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.3 from 406 ratings.

### Do OTP Manager or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; OTP Manager does not.

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

OTP Manager ships an update every 4 days, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, OTP Manager was updated on October 7, 2026 and Authenticator on October 10, 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.*