Comparison

Thomson Reuters Authenticator vs BrightLync

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

BrightLync

This secure, cloud-based platform offers an intelligent, end-to-end solution for real-time data collection, transmission, and organization. It integrates with advanced electronics for seamless data management without requiring costly infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Secure cloud-based platform
  • End-to-end intelligent data transmission
  • Real-time data collection
  • Data organization and visualization
  • Integration with advanced electronics
  • Cost-effective solution
Features
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Introducing our new BrightLync® Advanced Communications Platform, this secure, cloud-based platform provides a complete end-to end intelligent, secure data transmission solution that integrates with our AdEM® Advanced Electronics. BrightLync is a cost-effective, premium solution providing users a complete end-to-end solution for real-time data collection, transmission, and organization/visualization, without the need for costly infrastructure.

Screenshots

Thomson Reuters Authenticator2 screens
BrightLync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrightLync at 5.0 against Thomson Reuters Authenticator's 1.2. Thomson Reuters Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2). 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

BrightLync 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thomson Reuters Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, BrightLync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thomson Reuters Authenticator versus BrightLync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThomson Reuters AuthenticatorBrightLync
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperThomson ReutersRomet Limited

Customer experience

Thomson Reuters Authenticator

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

BrightLync

All ratings2 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

BrightLync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Thomson Reuters Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

BrightLync

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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