# ProtectID® Authenticator vs NetworkArch

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProtectID® Authenticator | NetworkArch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectid-authenticator/id1001983716/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networkarch/id1526690989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zerify, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/908806560) | [Hubert Jozwiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526690991) |

## 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


### NetworkArch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networkarch/id1526690989)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.49 | per month |
| Whois unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| DNS Lookup unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProtectID® Authenticator free?

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

### Is NetworkArch free?

NetworkArch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProtectID® Authenticator or NetworkArch?

NetworkArch is rated higher. ProtectID® Authenticator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while NetworkArch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ProtectID® Authenticator or NetworkArch have ads?

Neither ProtectID® Authenticator nor NetworkArch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProtectID® Authenticator or NetworkArch?

ProtectID® Authenticator ships an update every 12 months, and NetworkArch every 4 weeks. Most recently, ProtectID® Authenticator was updated on June 29, 2026 and NetworkArch on September 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*