ProtectID® Authenticator vs Qryon Scan
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
Qryon Scan
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Still looking for a useful QR application? Might as well look at this one! Qryon Scan may be just right for you! What functions does it have? With Qryon Scan, you can quickly scan and read the QR code, get the information you need, and say goodbye to long waits! It can also create QR codes of many different categories, including website, phone, contact, WiFi, location, etc. Meet your different needs. When you create or scan successfully, the QR code will be saved to the history immediately for your convenience. At the same time, you can also save the QR code to the photo album with one click, or share it with your friends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Qryon Scan at every 2 months against ProtectID® Authenticator's every 12 months. ProtectID® Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ProtectID® Authenticator ships an update every 12 months, Qryon Scan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProtectID® Authenticator | Qryon Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zerify, Inc. | Running River Network Technology Limited |
In-app purchases
ProtectID® Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Qryon Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ProtectID® Authenticator free?
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