Specops Fingerprint vs Empathy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Specops Fingerprint
This app enables secure authentication for a corporate password reset service using your device's fingerprint scanner. It implements multi-factor authentication for enhanced security, requiring both your mobile device and biometric verification. Enrollment is necessary before using the service for password resets.
- Fingerprint authentication
- Multi-factor security
- Corporate password reset
- Biometric verification
- Secure enrollment process
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***** Note: This is a corporate application and can only be used if your organization uses Specops uReset. ***** The Specops Fingerprint app allows you to authenticate to the Specops uReset password reset service using the fingerprint recognition feature integrated into your iOS device. The Specops Fingerprint app is considered a high trust security device as it uses multifactor authentication: mobile (what you have), and a biometric verification (what you are). Before you can use the Specops Fingerprint, you must enroll with the service. To get started, follow the below steps: 1. Download the application on your device. 2. Register the app by scanning the QR-code found on the uReset enrollment web page in the App. 3. Click Save. 4. You will be prompted to provide your fingerprint by placing it on the sensor. 5. If your fingerprint is accepted, you will be enrolled. Once you have enrolled with the service, your fingerprint can be used to authenticate your identity during a password reset.
Empathy
This app offers comprehensive support for families navigating loss. It provides personalized care plans, on-demand assistance from care managers, and tools for emotional processing and information gathering. The platform also facilitates collaboration among family members and handles the administrative tasks of settling open accounts.
- Personalized care plans
- On-demand care manager support
- Family collaboration tools
- Account settlement services
- Grief support resources
- Information library
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With Empathy, you and your family can: GET A PERSONAL CARE PLAN The Care Plan, tailored to meet your unique needs, offers clear guidance with actionable steps and support to help you get things done. ACCESS ON-DEMAND SUPPORT Our team of Care Managers provides personalized support and expert advice, and can even help you in getting tasks done. COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY Connect with up to 5 people on the same account to assign tasks, track progress, and share information. SETTLE ALL OPEN ACCOUNTS We handle closing your loved one’s accounts, memberships, and subscriptions for you, making calls and sending emails to cancel each one and prevent unnecessary charges. FIND COMFORT IN TIMES OF GRIEF Access a wealth of supportive resources and tools to help process your emotions, including a daily healing practice, featuring a journaling tool, guided meditations, and breathing exercises. GET INFORMATION YOU CAN TRUST Our extensive library of in-depth articles and audio guides covers a range of topics, from probate and taxes to family dynamics. GUARANTEED SAFETY & SECURITY We are committed to ensuring that your data is and will always be safe, secure, and private, with two-factor authentication and bank-level encryption. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.empathy.com/legal/terms Read the privacy policy here: https://www.empathy.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Empathy at 92% against Specops Fingerprint's 0%. Empathy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). Specops Fingerprint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Empathy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Specops Fingerprint asks for nothing beyond the download.
Empathy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empathy has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Specops Fingerprint's written reviews are positive against 92% of Empathy's.
Specops Fingerprint ships an update every 5 months, Empathy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Specops Fingerprint | Empathy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Specops Software Inc. | Empathy |
Customer experience
Specops Fingerprint
Empathy
Bugs and requests
Specops Fingerprint
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Empathy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Difficulty accessing certain features
Requested features
4 requests- Expand support for different types of loss (e.g. pets)
- Improve app performance and stability
- Provide more free or low-cost options for users
- Add anxiety/loneliness coping resources
In-app purchases
Specops Fingerprint
No in-app purchases
Empathy
- Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$39.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$64.991 Year
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- Premium - Quarterly14 Days trial$119.993 Months
- Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$399.991 Year
- Unlimited access, all features$64.99
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