# ForgeRock Authenticator vs Auth0 Guardian

The clearest difference is rating: ForgeRock Authenticator at 3.5 against Auth0 Guardian's 2.4. ForgeRock Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 14%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

ForgeRock Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 116 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of ForgeRock Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 14% of Auth0 Guardian's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ForgeRock Authenticator | Auth0 Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgerock-authenticator/id1038442926/reviews)** | [2.4 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth0-guardian/id1093447833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **116** |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PING IDENTITY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038442925) | [Auth0](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076692516) |

## What reviewers say

### ForgeRock Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgerock-authenticator/id1038442926)

Securely access your apps and services with this authenticator. Register your phone via QR codes to receive login notifications or generate one-time passwords. Supports biometric authentication for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** QR code setup, Multiple account support, Touch ID/Face ID authorization, Time-based OTP generation, Counter-based OTP generation, Push notifications for login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well designed
- 👍 Great update
- 👍 Smarter security
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Does not work
- 😞 Useless
- 😞 Frustrating
- 😞 Takes forever to authenticate
- 😞 Clunky and dysfunctional

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer identifies email address
- No notifications received
- Will not go past MFA
- Authentication using Apple watch no longer works
- Screen flickering

**Requested features**

- Phone authentication instead of old technology
- Support for Apple Watch authentication
- Add search for ID feature
- Option to select default step to OTP
- Landscape mode for iPad


### Auth0 Guardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth0-guardian/id1093447833)

This app provides multi-factor authentication by sending push notifications to your device for easy approval or denial of account access. It can also generate one-time passwords for secure logins.

**Highlights:** Push notification authentication, Allow/deny account access, One-time password generation, Multi-factor authentication, Secure login

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally reliable authenticator
- 👍 Intuitive and simple
- 👍 Clean easy to use app
- 👍 Beautiful app that works
- 👍 Worked just fine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 No more Apple Watch or lock screen approval
- 🐛 Cannot approve from Apple Watch
- 🐛 Push notifications stopped working
- 🐛 App is garbage

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly on iPhone iOS
- Limited notification configuration settings
- Apple Watch notification not working
- Push notifications not working
- New update broke Apple Watch approvals

**Requested features**

- Allow account transfer to another phone
- Create a feature to transfer connected accounts to the same app on another phone
- Add watch capability
- Needs a watch version
- Add Apple Watch notification support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ForgeRock Authenticator free?

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

### Is Auth0 Guardian free?

Auth0 Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ForgeRock Authenticator or Auth0 Guardian?

ForgeRock Authenticator is rated higher. ForgeRock Authenticator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Auth0 Guardian averages 2.4 from 116 ratings.

### Do ForgeRock Authenticator or Auth0 Guardian have ads?

Neither ForgeRock Authenticator nor Auth0 Guardian shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ForgeRock Authenticator or Auth0 Guardian?

ForgeRock Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, and Auth0 Guardian every 3 months. Most recently, ForgeRock Authenticator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Auth0 Guardian on November 2, 2026.

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