# ProtectID® Authenticator vs SafeThings™

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SafeThings™ at 10.0 against ProtectID® Authenticator's 12.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProtectID® Authenticator | SafeThings™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectid-authenticator/id1001983716/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zerify, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/908806560) | [Avira Holding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040993510) |

## What reviewers say

### ProtectID® Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectid-authenticator/id1001983716)

This app generates one-time passcodes for secure authentication, supporting multiple accounts and various provisioning methods. It functions even without an internet connection and offers password protection for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Generates one-time passcodes, Supports multiple accounts, Works offline (airplane mode), Secure self-enrollment, QR code and URL provisioning, Password protected

**In-app purchases:** none


### SafeThings™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safethings/id1521808558)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProtectID® Authenticator free?

ProtectID® Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SafeThings™ free?

SafeThings™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ProtectID® Authenticator or SafeThings™ have ads?

Neither ProtectID® Authenticator nor SafeThings™ shows ads.

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