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Is Authenticator 2FA & OTP code Safe?

Authenticator 2FA & OTP code privacy label · by Ab Investment · checked November 2026

  • Tracks you
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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
3types
Linked to you
0types

None declared

Not linked to you
3types
Short answer

It depends on how you feel about tracking: Authenticator 2FA & OTP code declares data used to track you. None of it falls in Apple's most sensitive categories (health, financial, location, contacts or your own content). In total the label lists 3 data types; 36% of authenticator apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Authenticator 2FA & OTP code privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Used to track you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Tracks you

Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's developer reports using purchases, identifiers, usage data to track you across other companies' apps and websites.

Try it

Did Authenticator 2FA & OTP code ask for something?

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It asked me for access to…
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Not on the label

Location is not on Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

User Content is not on Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Expected — and you can decline

Authenticator 2FA & OTP code declares data used to track you, so expect the “Allow to track?” prompt. Tap Ask App Not to Track; the app must keep working without it.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What Authenticator 2FA & OTP code collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
PurchasesUsed to track youNot linked to you What you have bought or tend to buy. Review in-app marketing settings; subscriptions are listed in Settings › [your name] › Subscriptions.
IdentifiersUsed to track youNot linked to you An account ID, screen name, customer number or a device-level ID such as the advertising identifier. Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking: turn off Allow Apps to Request to Track, or tap Ask App Not to Track when prompted.
Usage DataUsed to track youNot linked to you What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. There is no single iOS switch. Look for an analytics or personalised-ads toggle in the app's own settings.
Reading the label

What Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's label means for you

Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's label has 3 types under “Data Used to Track You”, 3 types under “Data Not Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

Tracking is the declaration that most separates apps. It means purchases, identifiers, usage data from Authenticator 2FA & OTP code can be combined with data from other companies to target or measure ads, or shared with data brokers. On iOS 14.5 and later, the app must ask your permission before tracking you through the advertising identifier; answering “Ask App Not to Track” blocks that identifier and tells the developer you have declined.

None of the data types fall into the categories most people consider sensitive: health, financial information, precise location, contacts, browsing history or the content you create.

Authenticator apps generate the second factor for your logins. The biggest practical risk is not data collection but losing your codes when you lose your phone. Turn on encrypted backup or export your accounts, and save the recovery codes each service gave you.

Among the 173 authenticator apps in our snapshot with a label, 36% declare tracking, 45% collect data linked to you and 40% say they collect nothing. Authenticator 2FA & OTP code lists 3 data types, more than the average of 1.8 for this group.

Utilities range from calculators to VPNs, so their labels vary more than any other category. A simple tool that collects identifiers and usage data for tracking is a sign of advertising SDKs.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for Authenticator 2FA & OTP code

  1. 1

    Tracking

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. If “Allow Apps to Request to Track” is off, apps cannot ask, and they are told to treat you as having declined. You can also turn it off for this app alone.

  2. 2

    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

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    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › Authenticator 2FA & OTP code › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Authenticator 2FA & OTP code track you?

Yes — 3 data types

Purchases, identifiers and usage data. Apple defines tracking as linking data from this app with data from other companies' apps, websites or offline sources for targeted advertising or ad measurement, or sharing it with a data broker.

Does Authenticator 2FA & OTP code track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Authenticator 2FA & OTP code behind Face ID

  1. Find Authenticator 2FA & OTP code on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. Authenticator 2FA & OTP code now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not Authenticator 2FA & OTP code has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

Lock or hide Authenticator 2FA & OTP code: step-by-step guide →

From the App Store record

About Authenticator 2FA & OTP code

DeveloperAb Investment
App Store categoryUtilities (also Productivity)
Latest version1.2.0, released October 2026
First releasedSeptember 2026
RequiresiOS 26.0 or later
Size50 MB
Age rating4+
Languages7 (EN, FR, DE, IT, JA, PT, ES)
Bundle IDcom.authenticator.ios.app

The current version shipped in October 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Also by Ab Investment: EasyCleaner.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what Authenticator 2FA & OTP code sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's developer: If this iPhone is lost, how do I restore my codes?

How it compares

Authenticator 2FA & OTP code vs similar authenticator apps

Data types listed on each App Store privacy label
Tracks youLinked to youNot linkedCollects nothing

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Do it now

Your Authenticator 2FA & OTP code privacy checklist

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Done. You have applied every control the label points to.

Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: it lists purchases, identifiers and usage data under Data Used to Track You.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3Authenticator 2FA & OTP code collects Purchases.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Purchases appears on its label.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

Authenticator 2FA & OTP code privacy FAQ

Is Authenticator 2FA & OTP code safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, authenticator 2FA & OTP code's developer reports using purchases, identifiers, usage data to track you across other companies' apps and websites. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does Authenticator 2FA & OTP code track you?
Yes. Its label lists purchases, identifiers and usage data under Data Used to Track You. You can decline at the iOS tracking prompt.
What data does Authenticator 2FA & OTP code collect?
Purchases, identifiers and usage data. Of these, purchases, identifiers and usage data are linked to your identity.
Who makes Authenticator 2FA & OTP code?
Ab Investment, according to the App Store. It was first released in September 2026 and the current version is 1.2.0.
Can I lock Authenticator 2FA & OTP code with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock.
How does Authenticator 2FA & OTP code compare with other authenticator apps?
Across 173 authenticator apps with labels in our snapshot, 36% declare tracking and 40% say they collect no data. Authenticator 2FA & OTP code lists 3 data types against an average of 1.8.
If this iPhone is lost, how do I restore my codes?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Authenticator 2FA & OTP code's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Turn on encrypted backup or export your accounts, and save the recovery codes each service gave you.
How do I delete my data from Authenticator 2FA & OTP code?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from Authenticator 2FA & OTP code on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction