Authenticator

Name: Authenticator
Rating: 3.7 (419 reviews)
Author: Matt Rubin

By: Matt Rubin

Simple 2-factor authentication

Features & Capabilities

Authenticator is a simple, free, and open source two-factor authentication app. It helps keep your online accounts secure by generating unique one-time passwords, which you use in combination with your regular passwords to log into supported websites.

Key features: Easy setup via QR code, otpauth:// URL, or manual entry; Secure: All data is stored in encrypted form on the iOS keychain; Compatible: Full support for time-based and counter-based one-time passwords as standardized in RFC 4226 and 6238; Off the Grid: The app never connects to the internet, and your secret keys never leave your device.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Open Source Privacy & Security

By:

Matt Rubin

Rating:

3.70

(419) 1 ratings

Version:

2.1.2 Last updated: 2019-06-01

Version code:

831423172

Creation date:

2013-12-03

Compatible devices:

Size:

16.13MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 93,524 ▼ 152

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Developed by:

Matt Rubin

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/authenticator/id766157276

Website:

https://mattrubin.me/authenticator/

User Reviews

Reviews praise the app for being simple, ad-free, privacy-focused, and compatible with older devices. The most mentioned drawbacks are lack of easy token migration to new devices, no cloud backups, and stability issues after OS updates, plus missing security features like biometrics or passcodes.

Pros

Simple setup and easy to add accounts
Ad-free and lightweight user experience
Privacy-focused with no data collection and open-source
Good backward compatibility with older iPhones/devices
Clear, minimal design that focuses on core 2FA functionality

Cons

Inability to transfer/export tokens to a new device, risking data loss when upgrading
No cloud backup or account-based restore; relies on device storage only
Stability issues after OS updates (e.g., blank screens, codes not generating)
No ability to switch devices or migrate between devices easily
Lack of biometric/PIN protection and no Apple Watch support

Recent reviews

This is a great app that does nothing at all except display 2fa codes. All apps try to do everything. It is refreshing to see an app that does as little as possible. A side effect of this is that it is not clear how to export the codes. Can the developer reply to this or email me and let me know? I can handle complicated solutions like decrypting and dissecting a full phone backup if this is the only way. (but plz lmk where to get what)

by co*****, 2026-05-12

That’s a major issue , i can’t log in to my account because that code was not showing and app can’t run

by Ee*****, 2026-03-14

Been using this app for 2FA for years. Upgraded my phone to IOS 26 due to security updates no longer being available for IOS 18 and it turns out this app no longer works on IOS 26. It just shows a blank screen. I lost all my tokens which sucks.