# Authenticator

> Authentication for Google

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463820946](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463820946)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6463820946`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ali El Malki
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (454 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-08
- **First published:** 2023-09-05
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/authenticator/id6463820946)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://theauthenticatorapp.weebly.com/](https://theauthenticatorapp.weebly.com/)

## Description

Authenticator App is a robust two-factor authentication tool designed to strengthen account security. It offers quick setup by scanning QR codes, supports Google account verification, and can import existing tokens from Google Authenticator.

With bank-grade encryption, secure 2FA/MFA tokens, offline access, biometric unlock, encrypted backups to iCloud, cross-device syncing, and widgets, it protects and simplifies managing your credentials across iPhone and iPad. It also supports TOTP and wide service compatibility with popular platforms.

## Rankings

- #78,301 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews are largely negative for Authenticator. The dominant issue is a heavy paywall: many say the free version is unusable and that you must pay for a premium or subscription to use the app. Setup is frequently flaky, with QR codes missing or failing to scan. Users also report difficulty uninstalling or canceling subscriptions and poor customer support. A small number express positive sentiment, but overall sentiment centers on pricing, reliability, and onboarding frustrations.

### Pros

- Loved it
- Familiar Google Authenticator-style interface

### Cons

- Pricing and subscriptions: app is expensive with a premium-only model; free version is largely non-functional
- App often does not work unless you pay; users report needing to purchase to use features
- Onboarding/setup issues: QR code scanning fails or no QR code is provided; setup data often invalid
- Difficulty removing/unsubscribing: hard to uninstall or cancel; unclear steps to stop paying
- Poor support and trust concerns: customer service is slow or unresponsive; some reviews call it a scam

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463820946)