ForgeRock Authenticator vs Pearson Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ForgeRock Authenticator
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.
- QR code setup
- Multiple account support
- Touch ID/Face ID authorization
- Time-based OTP generation
- Counter-based OTP generation
- Push notifications for login
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ForgeRock Authenticator works in conjunction with the ForgeRock Identity Platform to deliver easy, yet secure access to apps and services. Users can register their phones, using QR codes, to receive notifications or generate One-Time Passwords which can be used to securely log in. Features include: - Automatic setup via QR codes - Support for multiple accounts - Support for TouchID and FaceID to authorize access - Support for Time and Counter based One-Time Password generation ForgeRock Authenticator works with OpenAM's "ForgeRock Authenticator (OATH)" or "ForgeRock Authenticator (Push)" authentication modules.
Pearson Authenticator
Securely access apps and services with this authentication tool. Register your phone via QR codes to receive notifications or generate one-time passwords for login. Supports multiple accounts and biometric authentication.
- Automatic setup via QR codes
- Multiple account support
- TouchID and FaceID authorization
- Time and Counter based OTP generation
- Secure access to apps and services
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Pearson Authenticator works in conjunction with the Pearson Identity Platform to deliver easy, yet secure access to apps and services. Users can register their phones, using QR codes, to receive notifications or generate One-Time Passwords which can be used to securely log in. Features include: - Automatic setup via QR codes - Support for multiple accounts - Support for TouchID and FaceID to authorize access - Support for Time and Counter based One-Time Password generation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ForgeRock Authenticator at 3.5 against Pearson Authenticator's 2.6. ForgeRock Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 7%) and ratings volume (41 vs 11). Pearson Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ForgeRock Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of ForgeRock Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 7% of Pearson Authenticator's.
ForgeRock Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ForgeRock Authenticator | Pearson Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (41 ratings) — better | 2.6 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews — better | 7.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PING IDENTITY LIMITED | Pearson Education, Inc. |
Customer experience
ForgeRock Authenticator
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In-app purchases
ForgeRock Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Pearson Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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