HID Approve vs Connect+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HID Approve
Securely validate transactions and authenticate using your mobile device. Approve requests with a simple swipe or generate one-time codes for offline use. This multi-factor authentication solution integrates with HID Global's security platform.
- Multi-factor authentication
- Push notification approvals
- Swipe-gesture validation
- One-time secure code generation
- Offline authentication
- Integration with HID Authentication Platform
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HID Approve is a multi-factor authentication solution from HID Global that delivers a simple and secure way for you to validate transactions and authenticate. With push notifications and a simple swipe-gesture you can approve an authentication or transaction request on your mobile device. For mobile offline use, HID Approve enables you to generate one-time secure codes for strong authentication. HID Approve is a part of a broad range of hardware and software security tokens from HID Global that work with the HID Authentication Platform. To get started with HID Approve you will need to download the App and enroll it with your service provider.
Connect+
Enhance your work environment by expressing appreciation, getting immediate feedback, and earning rewards. Stay informed with company news and exclusive offers, and easily access employee benefits. Connect with colleagues for a more engaging and dynamic workplace.
- Express gratitude
- Receive instant feedback
- Unlock rewards
- Company updates and news
- Access employer benefits
- Connect with colleagues
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Elevate your workplace experience with Connect+! Seamlessly express gratitude, receive instant feedback, and unlock well-deserved rewards—all in one powerful app. Stay ahead with real-time company updates, news, and exclusive offers from your favourite retailers. Explore your employer's benefits effortlessly and connect with colleagues for a dynamic, engaging experience. Be part of the conversation at your workplace. Download Connect+ now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Connect+ at 4.2 against HID Approve's 2.3. Connect+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 14%). HID Approve's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connect+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of HID Approve's written reviews are positive against 28% of Connect+'s.
HID Approve ships an update every 3 months, Connect+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Approve | Connect+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (28 ratings) | 4.2 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | 28.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Reward Gateway |
Customer experience
HID Approve
Connect+
In-app purchases
HID Approve
No in-app purchases
Connect+
No in-app purchases
