Secure by Frontier vs Authenticator App†
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Secure by Frontier
This app provides comprehensive digital security for your family across multiple devices. It protects against online threats, safeguards personal data during online transactions, and includes a password manager for enhanced security and convenience. Parental controls and a VPN offer further protection and privacy.
- Multi-device protection
- Online banking and shopping security
- Parental controls
- VPN for privacy
- SMS scam protection
- Password Manager
- Password generation and reporting
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Today’s Internet is full of websites trying to steal your personal information, infect your devices or spread harmful content. With Secure by Frontier, you can ensure you and your loved ones are protected and safe in the digital world whether on your tablet or smartphone. Secure by Frontier can be downloaded to 10 devices and licenses can easily be shared with family members and friends. You can protect you and your loved ones from hackers and criminals while browsing on any mobile device whether at home or on-the-go. In addition to world class protection, Secure by Frontier now includes a Password Manager. Eliminate the hundreds of different login credentials you have to remember to make browsing, shopping and banking online easier and simpler than ever! With Secure by Frontier, you can securely store every password, username, and credit card number while you only have to remember ONE master password. With the addition of this functionality Secure by Frontier not only protects your family and loved ones from online threats but also helps keep you safe from online hacks by allowing you to generate unique, strong passwords for your online accounts. Why You’ll Love It: • Protect all of your mobile devices. • Keep your finances and personal data safe while banking or shopping online. • Safeguard your children while surfing the internet with parental controls. • VPN for privacy. • SMS Protection agains scam messages. • Easily access all your passwords, usernames, and credit card details with one master password. • Access your login credentials anytime, anywhere on any device. • Generate stronger, unique passwords with ease to help keep you safe from online hacks. • Review personalized password strength reports and simply update any weak passwords.
Authenticator App†
Secure your online accounts with a versatile two-factor authentication solution. Manage all your authentication codes in one place, offering enhanced security for websites, services, and crypto wallets. Supports biometric access and offline code generation.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
- Biometric security (fingerprint, face ID, PIN)
- Offline code generation
- Wide service compatibility
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Authenticator App is a versatile and reliable two-factor authentication (2FA) solution, compatible with thousands of websites and services, including major platforms like Microsoft, Google, Robinhood, Facebook, PayPal, Amazon, Coinbase, Binance, Duo Mobile, Dropbox, Discord, Twitter, Steam, Snapchat, and countless others. With our app, you can manage all your authentication codes in one secure place, making it easier than ever to protect your online accounts. Enhanced Security for Your Digital Life Our app offers multi-factor authentication (MFA), which adds an extra layer of security beyond your password. This second layer ensures that even if someone has your password, they won’t be able to access your account without the additional verification method. You can use your fingerprint, face ID, or a PIN to provide this extra layer of protection in the two-step verification process, making your sign-ins fast and secure. Once you’ve signed in using 2FA, you’ll have seamless access to your favorite sites while keeping your accounts safe from unauthorized access. Perfect for Securing Your Crypto Wallets With the rise of digital currencies, security is more important than ever. Authenticator App is a trusted solution for protecting your bitcoin wallet and other crypto accounts. Rest easy knowing that your assets are safeguarded with state-of-the-art security measures. No More Complicated Passwords Gone are the days of juggling multiple long passwords. With Authenticator App, you can generate secure codes for your accounts with ease. Simply scan a QR code from a supported service, and the app will generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for you, ensuring that you’re always just a few taps away from secure access. Why Choose Authenticator App? * Compatibility: Works with a wide range of services, offering hassle-free integration for thousands of websites and apps. * User-Friendly: Intuitive interface and easy setup process make it suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced users. * Biometric Security: Use fingerprint, face ID, or PIN for quick access to your codes. * Offline Functionality: Generate codes even without an internet connection, keeping you secure wherever you go. Take control of your online security and keep your digital life safe with Authenticator App—your all-in-one solution for managing two-factor authentication codes. You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://appqe.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://appqe.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator App† at none against Secure by Frontier's shown. Authenticator App† also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Secure by Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Authenticator App† sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Authenticator App† holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App† has 2.5K ratings behind it against 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Secure by Frontier's written reviews are positive against 20% of Authenticator App†'s.
Secure by Frontier ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator App† fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure by Frontier | Authenticator App† |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (407 ratings) | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 407 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frontier Communications | Appqe |
Customer experience
Secure by Frontier
Authenticator App†
User reviews
Secure by Frontier
From 407 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as expected (one user)
- 👍 Installer was accommodating (one user)
Room to improve
- 💰 Charged for services not rendered
- 💰 Paid for security, not received
- 💳 Complicated payment process
- ❌ Cannot access website
- 🤷 App functionality is redundant with phone
Authenticator App†
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and smooth app
- 🔒 Puts confidence in data security
- 👍 Great app overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Removed accounts after update
- 🐛 Deleted authentication codes
- 🐛 QR code scanning issues
- 🔒 Lost data and no backup
- 💰 Aggressive subscription upselling
Bugs and requests
Secure by Frontier
Reported bugs
14 issues- Internet shut off, charged for extra month
- Security accounts not piggybacked without notice
- Login information not accepted
- Cannot access church website
- Cannot manage WiFi, see network users, or remove devices
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- Paid for Multi-Device Security, but app says it needs payment
- Help goes to a page that does not exist
- Security only protects if browsing through the app
- Cannot locate or alarm phone
- Cannot log in, app doesn't remember passwords
- Cannot send link to create new password
- iPhone battery drains rapidly
- iPad will not activate due to login credentials
- Keeps saying wrong password
Requested features
3 requests- Make app easier to work with, like MyFIOS
- Add scanning for device compromises
- Allow internet browsing outside of the app with security
Authenticator App†
Reported bugs
5 issues- Accounts removed after update
- Authentication codes deleted
- QR code scanning not working
- Data loss with no backup
- App freezing or crashing
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to rename token cards
- Option to pin favorites or sort
- Assign categories to entries
In-app purchases
Secure by Frontier
- Frontier Multi-Device Security$5.99
Authenticator App†
- Weekly Subscription Pack$8.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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