Authenticator Plus review
A focused authenticator for users who want encrypted, organized codes across devices.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Authenticator Plus generates two-step verification codes for online accounts and stores them with account search, customization, PIN protection, backup, restore, and synchronization features. It is aimed at users managing multiple accounts across Android, iOS, and macOS who want more organization than a basic code generator provides. The product also supports account grouping and reordering, while the vendor describes access from supported phones, tablets, Android Wear, and Apple Watch devices.
The free plan covers code generation, backup and restore through iTunes file sharing, PIN or Touch ID protection, account search, and customization. Authenticator Plus Pro starts at 2.99 and adds Apple Watch access, automatic synchronization, cloud backup and restore, account categories, and synchronization across smartphones. The listed backup and storage connections include Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, and iTunes file sharing, giving the product several paths for moving or restoring account data. Users choosing the free tier receive a more limited backup and device-management experience than Pro subscribers.
Its strongest fit is for people who value encrypted storage and account organization alongside two-step codes, particularly when they use more than one supported device. The narrow focus keeps the feature set centered on authentication, backups, and account management rather than broader security tools. A significant consideration is maintenance: the iOS listing shows March 19, 2018 as its last update and includes a user report stating that support had ended. Users who prioritize a recently updated authenticator or clearly documented ongoing support should consider an alternative; Authenticator Plus is better suited to buyers comfortable with its published feature set and maintenance uncertainty.
Authenticator Plus pros and cons
- Where it wins
- 256-bit AES encryption with PIN or Touch ID protection
- Automatic synchronization and backup across supported devices
- Account search, grouping, reordering, and customization
- Where it doesn't
- Pro features are required for automatic synchronization and cloud backup
- The iOS listing shows a last update dated March 19, 2018
- Apple Watch access is limited to the Pro tier
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