ProtectID® Authenticator vs NetworkArch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProtectID® Authenticator
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.
- Generates one-time passcodes
- Supports multiple accounts
- Works offline (airplane mode)
- Secure self-enrollment
- QR code and URL provisioning
- Password protected
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The ProtectID® Authenticator generates ProtectID and/or OATH standard One Time Passcodes using your smartphone or tablet. Features: * Generates codes even when in airplane mode. * Support for multiple accounts * ProtectID® generators support secure self-enrollment * Google-style QR Codes are supported for provisioning * URL provisioning * Manual provisioning * Use wherever Google Authenticator is used * Authenticators are password protected
NetworkArch
Diagnose your network with a suite of tools including ping, Wake on LAN, Whois, and DNS lookup. Get detailed information about your Wi-Fi and cellular connections. More tools are planned for future updates.
- Ping IP address or hostname
- Wake on LAN magic packets
- Whois lookup for IPs and domains
- DNS lookup with multiple record support
- Wi-Fi connection status and details
- Cellular network information
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NetworkArch is a network diagnostic app equipped with various tools, including pinging specific IP address or hostname, sending Wake on LAN magic packets, Whois and DNS Lookup. It also displays useful information related to your Wi-Fi/Cellular connection. Wi-Fi network information: - Wi-Fi connection status, - BSSID and SSID, - Default gateway, - Subnet mask, - Internal IP (IPv4 and IPv6), - External IPv4. Cellular network information: - Carrier, - ISO, MCC, MNC, - Radio access technology, - IP (IPv4 and IPv6), - VoIP support. Ping: - Measure the time for a packet to reach the server and be sent back. - Supports IP and hostnames, - Server status. Wake on LAN: - Sending magic packets, including viewing individual packet bytes. Whois: - Whois of IP addresses, AS numbers and domains. DNS Lookup: - Support of multiple records. More tools coming in the future. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetworkArch at 100% against ProtectID® Authenticator's 50%. NetworkArch also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ProtectID® Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NetworkArch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. ProtectID® Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
NetworkArch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProtectID® Authenticator has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ProtectID® Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetworkArch's.
ProtectID® Authenticator ships an update every 12 months, NetworkArch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 29, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProtectID® Authenticator | NetworkArch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zerify, Inc. | Hubert Jozwiak |
Customer experience
ProtectID® Authenticator
NetworkArch
In-app purchases
ProtectID® Authenticator
No in-app purchases
NetworkArch
- Premium$0.491 Month
- Whois unlock$0.99
- DNS Lookup unlock$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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