Comparison

Microsoft Authenticator vs Authhy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Microsoft Authenticator

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
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Use Microsoft Authenticator for easy, secure sign-ins for all your online accounts using multi-factor authentication, passwordless, or password autofill. You also have additional account management options for your Microsoft personal, work or school accounts. Getting started with multi-factor authentication Multi factor authentication (MFA)provides a second layer of security. When enabled, during login after entering your password, you’ll be asked for an additional way to prove it’s really you. Either approve the notification sent to the Microsoft Authenticator, or enter the one-time password (OTP) generated by the app. The OTP codes have a 30 second timer counting down. This timer is so you never have to use the same time-based one-time password (TOTP) twice and you don’t have to remember the number. The OTP doesn’t require you to be connected to a network, and it won’t drain your battery. You can add multiple accounts to your app, including non-Microsoft accounts like Facebook, Amazon, Dropbox, Google, LinkedIn, GitHub, and more. Getting started with passwordless Use your phone, not your password, to log into your Microsoft account. Just enter your username, then approve the notification sent to your phone. Your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN will provide a second layer of security in this two-step verification process. After you’ve signed in with two factor authentication (2FA), you’ll have access to all your Microsoft products and services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, Office, and more. Getting started with autofill Microsoft Authenticator app can also autofill passwords for you. Sign-in on the Passwords tab inside the Authenticator app with your personal Microsoft account to start syncing passwords, including the passwords saved in Microsoft Edge. Make Microsoft Authenticator the default autofill provider and start autofilling passwords on apps and sites you visit on your mobile. Your passwords are protected with multi-factor authentication in the app. You will need to prove yourself with your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN to access and autofill passwords on your mobile. You can also import passwords from Google Chrome and other password managers. Microsoft personal, work or school accounts Sometimes your work or school might ask you to install the Microsoft Authenticator when accessing certain organization resources. You will need to register your device to your organization through the app and add your work or school account. Microsoft Authenticator supports cert-based authentication by issuing a certificate on your device. This will let your organization know that the sign-in request is coming from a trusted device and help you seamlessly and securely access additional Microsoft apps and services without needing to log into each. Microsoft Authenticator may request the following optional permissions, which require your consent. You can continue to use Microsoft Authenticator without granting these permissions. However, some features may be limited or unavailable. For more information, please see below: - Face ID: To enable app lock and help protect your accounts - Camera: To scan QR codes when adding accounts to Microsoft Authenticator.

About

Authhy

Enhance your online security with this app that generates time-based one-time passwords. Protect your accounts from unauthorized access by enabling two-factor authentication and scanning QR codes. Secure your digital life with robust encryption and convenient backup options.

Highlights
  • Generates one-time tokens
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Encrypted vault
  • Password/biometric unlock
  • Supports HOTP and TOTP
  • Automatic iCloud backups
  • Multiple entry methods
Features
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This app generates one-time tokens on your device which are used in combination with your password. This helps to protect your accounts from hackers, making your security bulletproof. Just enable the two-factor authentication in your account settings for your provider, scan the QR code provided and you're good to go! Main Features ◆ Encrypted, can be unlocked with a password or Touch/Face ID ◆ Supports industry standard algorithms: HOTP and TOTP ◆ Supports Supports 6/7/8 digits & SHA1/SHA-256/SHA-512 ◆ Supports automatic backups of the vault to iCloud ◆ Lots of ways to add new entries - Scan a QR code or an image of one - Enter details manually - Import from other popular authenticator apps ◆ Organization - Alphabetic/custom sorting - Custom or automatically generated icons - Advanced entry editing - Search by name/issuer Terms of Use: https://653a45caedf4b.site123.me/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://653a45caedf4b.site123.me/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Microsoft Authenticator4 screens
Authhy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authhy at 87% against Microsoft Authenticator's 12%. Authhy also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Microsoft Authenticator's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authhy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Microsoft Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Authenticator has 694K ratings behind it against 351, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Microsoft Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 87% of Authhy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 2 weeks, Authhy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Microsoft Authenticator versus Authhy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft AuthenticatorAuthhy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (694K ratings) — better4.2 (351 ratings)
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings694K — better351
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft Corporation婷 兰

Customer experience

Microsoft Authenticator

All ratings693,830 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews4,137 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative84.2%

Authhy

All ratings351 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.6%

User reviews

Microsoft Authenticator

From 694K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Authhy

From 351 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Convenient multi-device sync
  • 🚀 Reliable performance
  • 🔒 Secure backup and recovery options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent ads disrupting usage
  • 💰 Paid premium version required for ad-free experience

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Authenticator

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Authhy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads interfering with account setup
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved free tier with fewer ads

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Authhy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly premium$3.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Microsoft Authenticator free?
Microsoft Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authhy free?
Authhy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Authenticator or Authhy?
Microsoft Authenticator is rated higher. Microsoft Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 694K ratings, while Authhy averages 4.2 from 351 ratings.
Do Microsoft Authenticator or Authhy have ads?
Authhy shows ads; Microsoft Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Authenticator or Authhy?
Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authhy every 10 days. Most recently, Microsoft Authenticator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Authhy on August 3, 2026.

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