KeyIdentity Authenticator vs BEGA Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeyIdentity Authenticator
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The KeyIdentity Authenticator provides an out-of-band authentication in conjunction with LinOTP by KeyIdentity as a backend. Based on the KeyIdentity QRToken, desktop authentications gain the additional level of security provided by two factor authentication. * Offline Authentication for mobile users * Password protected
BEGA Connect
Plan and monitor architectural lighting projects remotely using a modern, intuitive interface. Control individual lights or entire systems, create custom lighting scenarios, and adjust color and temperature for RGBW and tunable white fixtures. No technical knowledge is required.
- Remote planning and monitoring
- Control individual luminaires or systems
- Create custom lighting scenarios
- Adjust color and temperature
- Intuitive user interface
- Operate without technical knowledge
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BEGA Connect allows you to make every architecture project stand out with smart light. Wherever you are: you can now plan and monitor individual luminaires or even entire systems from any location using our modern and intuitive app. All you need is an internet connection. BEGA Connect means: focusing on what's important, simple and intuitive. The user interface of the app has been specially designed so that BEGA Connect can be operated without any technical knowledge. Digital, mobile and flexible. Whether it’s for small lighting installations or large lighting projects. Create individual lighting scenarios and luminaire groups, and control the light colour and colour temperature on RGBW and tunable white luminaires. The BEGA Connect app is constantly being improved and expanded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BEGA Connect at every 2 months against KeyIdentity Authenticator's every 8 months. KeyIdentity Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KeyIdentity Authenticator ships an update every 8 months, BEGA Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeyIdentity Authenticator | BEGA Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KeyIdentity GmbH | BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG |
In-app purchases
KeyIdentity Authenticator
No in-app purchases
BEGA Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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