Comparison

Auth0 Guardian vs Advisor Armor Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Auth0 Guardian

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
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Auth0 Guardian is a mobile app that can deliver push notifications to a user’s pre-registered device (typically a mobile phone or tablet) from which a user can immediately allow or deny account access via the press of a button. It can also generate one-time passwords if that is preferred. Note for developers: Auth0 Guardian is one of the multi factor authentication options that can be used within the Auth0 identity platform (https://auth0.com). You can enable it with a single switch. You don’t have to change your apps to start supporting multi factor authentication.

About

Advisor Armor Mobile

This app provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity monitoring for financial professionals on iOS devices. It helps users maintain compliance with industry regulations by assessing device security posture and sending real-time alerts for violations.

Highlights
  • Device security monitoring
  • Screen lock and biometric verification
  • Jailbreak detection
  • OS update compliance
  • Real-time security assessment
  • Instant compliance alerts
  • Automated scan reminders
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AdvisorArmor Mobile brings enterprise-grade cybersecurity compliance to your iPhone and iPad. Monitor your device's security posture and stay compliant with financial industry regulations. Key Features Device Security Monitoring Screen lock and biometric verification Device encryption status Jailbreak detection OS update compliance Real-time security assessment Instant Compliance Alerts Firebase push notifications Security violation warnings Regulatory update notifications Automated scan reminders iOS-Optimized Simple one-permission setup Respects iOS privacy standards Professional interface Enterprise-grade reliability For Investment advisors, compliance officers, and financial professionals who need mobile cybersecurity monitoring that meets SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory standards. Requirements: iOS 13.0, AdvisorArmor subscription

Screenshots

Auth0 Guardian4 screens
Advisor Armor Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Advisor Armor Mobile at 5.0 against Auth0 Guardian's 2.4. Auth0 Guardian's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Advisor Armor Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auth0 Guardian has 116 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auth0 Guardian ships an update every 3 months, Advisor Armor Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Auth0 Guardian versus Advisor Armor Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuth0 GuardianAdvisor Armor Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (116 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuth0Advisor Armor, LLC

Customer experience

Auth0 Guardian

All ratings116 ratings
Positive28.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative75.5%

Advisor Armor Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Auth0 Guardian

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot approve MFA with Apple Watch
  • Cannot long press on push notification to approve login
  • Push Notification not working
  • Push notifications stopped working
  • Update fixed push notifications, now requires manual code entry
  • New update still no notification sounds
  • Receiving same code for different accounts
  • iPhone does not show all numbers
  • Only shows 4 numbers, need to copy and paste to see all
  • Cannot see all 6 digits after update
  • Cannot see ALL 6 numbers to log onto computer
  • New phone transfer issues
  • App did not transfer over to new phone
  • QR code does not exist for new phone setup
  • Won't let me transfer my account to a different phone
  • Notifications are not working
  • No notification sound
  • No sound when notification comes up
  • No sound with the notification
  • Confirmations never come up, have to go into the app for codes
  • App prompts to start without instructions, link, or QR code
  • App did not transfer well and was unusable on new phone
  • Cannot install application on telephone
  • Poor migration, no way to migrate Authenticator app to a new device
  • Doesn't work—won't scan any QR code’s
  • Confirmation page doesn’t show immediately
  • Crashes immediately upon launch
  • Unable to remove tokens
  • Push authorization no longer works, app just turns off
  • Client won’t even open
  • App doesn't launch
  • Always crashes on startup

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Restore Apple Watch approval
  • Restore lock screen approval
  • Add sound to notifications
  • Allow users to see all 6 digits on iPhone
  • Improve app startup process
  • Provide instructions or QR code for initial setup
  • Allow deletion of retired tokens

Advisor Armor Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Auth0 Guardian

No in-app purchases

None

Advisor Armor Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auth0 Guardian free?
Auth0 Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Advisor Armor Mobile free?
Advisor Armor Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Auth0 Guardian or Advisor Armor Mobile?
Advisor Armor Mobile is rated higher. Auth0 Guardian averages 2.4 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Advisor Armor Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Auth0 Guardian or Advisor Armor Mobile have ads?
Neither Auth0 Guardian nor Advisor Armor Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auth0 Guardian or Advisor Armor Mobile?
Auth0 Guardian ships an update every 3 months, and Advisor Armor Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Auth0 Guardian was updated on October 26, 2026 and Advisor Armor Mobile on October 14, 2026.

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