Comparison

Thomson Reuters Authenticator vs rXg Account Group Editor

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

Head to head
About

Thomson Reuters Authenticator

This app provides an additional layer of security for accessing Thomson Reuters software. It uses multi-factor authentication to verify your identity, protecting your data with a combination of something you know, have, and are.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Secure data protection
  • Approve/ignore sign-on requests
  • Automatic setup via QR code
  • Support for multiple accounts
  • Offline code generation
Features
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Introducing the Thomson Reuters Authenticator: one app to verify your identity to access to Thomson Reuters software, providing an additional layer of security when signing in, helping you protect your data. Whether using this app to access Thomson Reuters software for work or personal use, multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your data, wherever your software or data are stored. The easy-to-use design makes it simple. If you’ve enabled multi-factor authentication for any of your Thomson Reuters software, logging in to that software will trigger the Authenticator app to notify you on your device. Simply press approve (or use Face ID / Touch ID) to complete the sign-on process, or press ignore if you’re not trying to access the software at the time. Software that works with Thomson Reuters Authenticator allows you to authenticate on three levels: 1) Something you KNOW (your login and password) 2) Something you HAVE (your mobile device with the Thomson Reuters Authenticator app) 3) Something you ARE (Face ID / Touch ID) Features include: • Automatic setup via QR code • Support for multiple accounts • Generate verification codes without a data connection

About

rXg Account Group Editor

This utility app provides a simplified interface for managing shared credentials within the rXg revenue eXtraction gateway. It allows network administrators to grant limited administrative control to support personnel via a mobile interface, utilizing the rXg RESTful API for functionality.

Highlights
  • Simplified interface for credential management
  • Create and edit shared identities
  • Utilizes rXg RESTful API
  • Limited admin control for support personnel
  • QR code login integration
Features
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This app is a simplified interface for creating and editing shared credential identities within the RG Nets revenue eXtraction gateway (rXg). The goal of this app is to allow the operator to give this app to support personnel thus enabling limited admin control. The app uses the rXg RESTful API. The rXg must be deployed on a publicly accessible IP, associated with a public DNS record and configured with a valid SSL certified for this app to function. The account linked to the API key used as a login for this must be have read and write access for this app to be functional. This app is meant to be used by administrators of networks that run RGNets rXg routers. Administrators of the network will have access to a QR code in console of the rXg that can be scanned using the app, which will log the administrator into the app. This app is meant for external distribution and is available to anyone who wants to use it and can be purchased by any company. This app will be distributed anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

Thomson Reuters Authenticator2 screens
rXg Account Group Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Thomson Reuters Authenticator at Free against rXg Account Group Editor's $14.99. Thomson Reuters Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). rXg Account Group Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Thomson Reuters Authenticator is free to download; rXg Account Group Editor costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

rXg Account Group Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thomson Reuters Authenticator has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thomson Reuters Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, rXg Account Group Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Thomson Reuters Authenticator versus rXg Account Group Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThomson Reuters AuthenticatorrXg Account Group Editor
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating1.2 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB39 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperThomson ReutersAidan Lok

Customer experience

Thomson Reuters Authenticator

All ratings1,820 ratings
Positive5.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative94.1%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative86.4%

rXg Account Group Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Thomson Reuters Authenticator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • QR code not working or unavailable
  • Fails to authenticate even with correct credentials
  • Permanently locked out after device change

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to delete old accounts
  • Clearer instructions and documentation
  • Notification support for approvals

rXg Account Group Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Thomson Reuters Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

rXg Account Group Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thomson Reuters Authenticator free?
Thomson Reuters Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is rXg Account Group Editor free?
rXg Account Group Editor costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thomson Reuters Authenticator or rXg Account Group Editor?
rXg Account Group Editor is rated higher. Thomson Reuters Authenticator averages 1.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while rXg Account Group Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Thomson Reuters Authenticator or rXg Account Group Editor have ads?
Neither Thomson Reuters Authenticator nor rXg Account Group Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thomson Reuters Authenticator or rXg Account Group Editor?
Thomson Reuters Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and rXg Account Group Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thomson Reuters Authenticator was updated on November 2, 2026 and rXg Account Group Editor on November 3, 2026.

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