# Thomson Reuters Authenticator vs R! Softphone

The clearest difference is rating: R! Softphone at 5.0 against Thomson Reuters Authenticator's 1.2. Thomson Reuters Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

R! Softphone 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thomson Reuters Authenticator | R! Softphone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomson-reuters-authenticator/id1155604687/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-softphone/id1617776149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomson Reuters](https://appshunter.io/developer/314213170) | [Inphonex.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/575966471) |

## What reviewers say

### Thomson Reuters Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomson-reuters-authenticator/id1155604687)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to migrate to new device
- 👎 Unintuitive and confusing
- 🤯 Impossible to use without corporate account

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete old accounts
- Clearer instructions and documentation
- Notification support for approvals


### R! Softphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-softphone/id1617776149)

This SIP softphone app enables free calling between users and supports push notifications and HD voice and video. It's designed to work with the R! Softphone platform.

**Highlights:** SIP softphone functionality, Push notifications, HD voice and video support, Free calling between app users

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thomson Reuters Authenticator free?

Thomson Reuters Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is R! Softphone free?

R! Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thomson Reuters Authenticator or R! Softphone?

R! Softphone is rated higher. Thomson Reuters Authenticator averages 1.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while R! Softphone averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Thomson Reuters Authenticator or R! Softphone have ads?

Neither Thomson Reuters Authenticator nor R! Softphone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thomson Reuters Authenticator or R! Softphone?

Thomson Reuters Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and R! Softphone every 5 months. Most recently, Thomson Reuters Authenticator was updated on November 2, 2026 and R! Softphone on November 3, 2026.

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