# Microsoft Authenticator vs MFA Authenticator & 2FA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MFA Authenticator & 2FA at 100% against Microsoft Authenticator's 12%. MFA Authenticator & 2FA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Microsoft Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (694K vs 1) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MFA Authenticator & 2FA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Authenticator has 694K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Microsoft Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of MFA Authenticator & 2FA's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Authenticator | MFA Authenticator & 2FA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (694K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-authenticator-and-2fa/id1663575326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **694K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Productivity, #40 Top Free (US App Store)

Securely sign into online accounts with multi-factor authentication, passwordless login, or password autofill. Manage multiple accounts, including non-Microsoft services, and access Microsoft products and services seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Passwordless sign-in, Password autofill, Support for non-Microsoft accounts, Account management for work/school, Cert-based authentication

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless authentication
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 👍 Convenient passwordless sign-in
- 🚀 Smooth app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken Apple Watch functionality
- 🐛 Backup and restore issues
- 🐛 Confusing login flow
- 🐛 Accounts disappearing after phone change

**Reported bugs**

- Authenticator app getting locked and requiring Touch ID
- Notification failures and authentication issues
- Accounts not syncing properly between devices

**Requested features**

- Add search and sorting for accounts
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Provide better backup and restore options
- Streamline login process


### MFA Authenticator & 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-authenticator-and-2fa/id1663575326)

This app generates time-based two-factor authentication codes for enhanced account security. It offers cross-device syncing via iCloud, customizable grouping, and secure backup options. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or manual entry.

**Highlights:** iCloud sync across devices, Export token configuration, Group similar accounts, Password protected backup, QR code scanning for account setup, Customizable look and feel

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Authenticator free?

Microsoft Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MFA Authenticator & 2FA free?

MFA Authenticator & 2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Authenticator or MFA Authenticator & 2FA?

MFA Authenticator & 2FA is rated higher. Microsoft Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 694K ratings, while MFA Authenticator & 2FA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Microsoft Authenticator or MFA Authenticator & 2FA have ads?

Neither Microsoft Authenticator nor MFA Authenticator & 2FA shows ads.

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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.*