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LastPass Authenticator

Free phone app from LastPass for push approval and 6-digit codes, with encrypted backup.

39/100

#11 of 12 authenticator apps
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

LastPass Authenticator suits people who already log in to LastPass and want push approval plus codes for other sites in one free app1,2. It covers backup, a biometric lock, import and export1. The catch: LastPass does not say who holds the backup key, a LastPass page limits Free-plan users to passwordless login with the app, and its pages name no audit firm, passkeys or HOTP1,4,5.

Best for: People who already use LastPass and want one app for push approval and codes.

Where the points come from

Security and trust6 of 37
Backup and recovery23 of 35
Systems4 of 12
Features6 of 12
Price0 of 4

Security and trust 6 of 37 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
End-to-end encrypted backupNot publishedListing calls the backup encrypted but does not say who holds the key1.0 / 12
Independent audit, 2023 or laterNot publishedSecurity page names no firms or dates for audits of the app5.0 / 10
Open-source appsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's pages1,5.0 / 6
Public bug bountyNot publishedSecurity page mentions a bug bounty but not a platform, public access or app coverage5.0 / 3
App lockYesThe vendor says to turn on biometric login in the app settings, with a PIN set as backup1.6 / 6

Backup and recovery 23 of 35 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Cloud backup or syncYesListing offers a free encrypted backup and mentions secure cloud backup, to restore on a new device1.10 / 10
Same codes on several devicesNot publishedNot published on the vendor's listing; it describes one-time QR migration between devices1.0 / 7
Export all accountsYesVersion 2.12.1 notes say users can export their data1.7 / 7
Import from other appsYesVersion notes list import from other apps and QR import from Google Authenticator1.6 / 6
Works without an accountNot publishedNot published on the vendor's pages; setup for LastPass logins pairs the app with a LastPass account2,3.0 / 5

Systems 4 of 12 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsiOS, AndroidApp Store listing for iPhone and iPad; the Android page describes pairing the Android app1,2.4 / 12

Features 6 of 12 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Stores passkeysNot publishedNot published in the App Store listing or on the vendor's authentication pages1,4.0 / 3
Sign-in approval promptsYesListing offers push notifications for one-tap login approval1.3 / 3
Counter-based (HOTP) codesNot publishedNot published; the listing mentions only 6-digit codes every 30 seconds1.0 / 3
Folders, tags or searchYesVersion 2.12.1 notes list code grouping; 2.13.0 adds pinned favourites1.3 / 3

Price 0 of 4 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Cost with backup on two devicesNot publishedFree app, but the vendor does not document the same codes on two devices1.0 / 4

The rule behind each line: how we score authenticator apps.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Free app1 personFree1,2,3$0Codes, push approval and encrypted backup

Apple Watch support is for Premium and Families users of LastPass; those plans are not priced here1.

Strengths

  • Free to download on iPhone and Android2,3.
  • Offers one-tap push approval for logins1,2.
  • Imports from other authenticator apps, including Google Authenticator by QR code1.
  • Lets you export your data and migrate codes to a new device by QR code1.

Limits

  • The listing says the backup is encrypted but not who holds the key1.
  • A LastPass page says Free-plan users can use the app only to enable passwordless MFA login4.
  • Version notes say Apple Watch support is for Premium and Families users1.
  • LastPass's security page mentions routine audits by outside organizations but names no firm or date5.

Concerns on record

  • On 11 December 2025 the UK Information Commissioner's Office fined LastPass UK Ltd £1.2 million over a 2022 breach that exposed personal data of up to 1.6 million UK users; it found no evidence passwords were decrypted6.

Other authenticator apps

  1. 1
    Ente AuthPeople who want encrypted sync, open source and a web view of their codes
    91/100
    $0cost with backup on two devices
  2. 2
    Proton AuthenticatorPeople who want encrypted sync and a Windows or Linux app
    79/100
    $0cost with backup on two devices
  3. 3
    Zoho OneAuthPeople who want free encrypted backup and the same codes on a phone and a computer
    74/100
    $0cost with backup on two devices
  4. 4
    2FAS AuthiPhone and Android users who want a free app without an account
    73/100
    $0cost with backup on two devices

All 12 authenticator apps

Sources

  1. LastPass Authenticator on the App Store, Apple App Store. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Two-factor authentication on Android, LastPass. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Two-factor authentication on iPhone, LastPass. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Multifactor authentication, LastPass. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. LastPass security, LastPass. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Password manager provider fined, UK Information Commissioner's Office. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

Website: www.lastpass.com/solutions/authentication/two-factor-authentication · Markdown version · We are not affiliated with LastPass.