XTEND vs Authenticator App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XTEND
This application mirrors your vehicle's in-cab display to your mobile device, allowing remote access to Horizon software features. Perform calibrations, diagnostics, and tank fills from anywhere around your machine using a familiar interface.
- Extend in-cab display to mobile device
- Access Horizon software features remotely
- Perform calibration and diagnostics
- Manage tank fills
- Familiar user interface
- Dedicated WiFi synchronization
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The XTEND app is used in conjunction with the Horizon XTEND feature on the Topcon in-cab displays. Using the XTEND technology, you can extend the user interface of your display to your mobile device’s screen. Get access to many of the Horizon software features directly on your mobile device, both within and outside the cab of your vehicle. Use your mobile device to perform calibration, diagnostics, tank fill and many other activities anywhere around your machine via the familiar Horizon user interface. A dedicated WiFi connection keeps your mobile device always in sync with the main display in the cab.
Authenticator App
This app provides a secure way to manage your online accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA). It generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) to protect against unauthorized access and offers features like cloud synchronization, a private photo album, and a security center for enhanced digital safety.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) support
- Generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
- Cloud synchronization for data backup
- Private photo and video album
- Security Center with backup and checks
- Metadata remover for photos
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Authenticator App: Strengthen your digital security. In the digital age, Authenticator App is the perfect solution to manage the security of all your online accounts easily and conveniently. This is a simple two-factor authentication (2FA) app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), protecting your accounts from hackers by adding an extra layer of security and also protecting your personal data Provides double layer of protection. Features: 1. Support two-step verification on all platforms Authenticator App supports a wide range of services and applications, whether you need to protect bank accounts, social media accounts or emails, Authenticator App can provide strong protection. Generating a unique verification code ensures that only you can access your account, greatly reducing security risks caused by password leaks. The Authenticator app supports the most popular services, including Facebook, Coinbase, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Instagram, Linkedin, Github, Dropbox, and thousands of other providers such as AuthentiCare and Salesforce. 2. Synchronize backup data Realizing users' dual needs for data security and convenience, Authenticator App has launched a synchronization backup function. With cloud synchronization technology, even if you change devices, you don't need to reset the two-step verification for each account, you can restore it directly from the cloud. This not only greatly saves time and effort, but also ensures that all your settings will not be lost if the device is lost or damaged, ensuring data continuity and security. 3. Private photo album In addition to account security, we also understand the importance of personal privacy. Therefore, Authenticator App has built-in privacy album function, allowing you to safely store private photos and videos. These contents will be fully encrypted and only accessible from within the app, ensuring that even if your device falls into the hands of others, these private files cannot be easily viewed. 4.Security Center We provide a comprehensive Security Center to act as a hub for your digital safety. It allows you to securely backup your 2FA codes to prevent data loss and run account security checks to identify potential vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the tool includes a metadata remover that wipes sensitive private information (such as location and device details) from your photos, ensuring your privacy is protected before you share them. Disclaimer: Authenticator App is a third-party authenticator application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any of the specific services or trademarks mentioned. Information about auto-renewing subscriptions: – Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the plan selected. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://au.autheny.com/log/autheny/page?k=privepolicy Terms of use: https://au.autheny.com/log/autheny/page?k=termsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XTEND at none against Authenticator App's 6. XTEND also leads on ads (none vs shown). Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (8% vs 0%). On price 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. Authenticator App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. XTEND asks for nothing beyond the download.
XTEND ships an update every 25 months, Authenticator App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XTEND | Authenticator App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 8.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Topcon Precision Agriculture Pty Ltd | Authenticator |
Customer experience
XTEND
Authenticator App
In-app purchases
XTEND
No in-app purchases
Authenticator App
- Authenticator Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
- Authenticator Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
- Authenticator Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
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- Authenticator Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
- Authenticator Yearly Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Authenticator Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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