# Thomson Reuters Authenticator vs Secure Volunteer

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Volunteer at 2.0 against Thomson Reuters Authenticator's 1.2. Secure Volunteer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Thomson Reuters Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 30). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Secure Volunteer holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thomson Reuters Authenticator has 1.8K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Thomson Reuters Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 8% of Secure Volunteer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thomson Reuters Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, Secure Volunteer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thomson Reuters Authenticator | Secure Volunteer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomson-reuters-authenticator/id1155604687/reviews) | **[2.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-volunteer/id1659827767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **10.6% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thomson Reuters](https://appshunter.io/developer/314213170) | [Background Investigation Bureau, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659827769) |

## 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


### Secure Volunteer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-volunteer/id1659827767)

Easily access and display your volunteer ID cards digitally. Search for your card using provided details or a unique code. Avoid the need for printed cards at volunteer opportunities.

**Highlights:** Digital volunteer ID cards, Search by details or code, No printed cards needed, Access for various organizations, Secure background check integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Secure Volunteer free?

Secure Volunteer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thomson Reuters Authenticator or Secure Volunteer?

Secure Volunteer is rated higher. Thomson Reuters Authenticator averages 1.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Secure Volunteer averages 2.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do Thomson Reuters Authenticator or Secure Volunteer have ads?

Neither Thomson Reuters Authenticator nor Secure Volunteer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thomson Reuters Authenticator or Secure Volunteer?

Thomson Reuters Authenticator ships an update every 5 months, and Secure Volunteer every 2 months. Most recently, Thomson Reuters Authenticator was updated on October 21, 2026 and Secure Volunteer on October 24, 2026.

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