Intel® Authenticate vs ARMOURY CRATE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intel® Authenticate
This mobile app acts as a device companion for an identity and access management solution. It enables multi-factor authentication using device-based proximity.
- Device companion app
- Identity and access management
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Hardened device-based proximity factor
- User authentication
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The Intel® Authenticate Mobile Application is the device companion App for the Intel® Authenticate identity and access management solution. This application enables the hardened device-based proximity factor for user multifactor authentication (MFA). Intel® Authenticate must be enabled on the host system (laptop, etc.) and managed via host network IT policy to complete the solution. The App provides no function outside of the Intel® Authenticate solution.
ARMOURY CRATE
Enhance your gaming experience by remotely managing your ROG laptop and gaming gear. Monitor system status, customize audio settings, and back up gaming profiles for a seamless setup.
- Monitor ROG laptop system status
- Remote PC ARMOURY CRATE settings
- Backup/Restore gaming profiles
- Virtual surround sound effects
- Personalize EQ profiles
- Monitor headset battery percentage
- Low latency gaming mode
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ARMOURY CRATE is created to build a seamless experience for you to enjoy the ROG laptop and gaming gear. [ROG laptop] 1. Link to app: Launch the ARMOURY CRATE mobile app and scan the QR code to connect your ROG laptop. 2. Function: (1) Monitors your ROG laptop system status. (2) Sets up PC ARMOURY CRATE settings remotely. (3) Backs up/Restores the gaming profile to/from your ASUS account. [Gaming gear] 1. Support model: ROG Cetra ture wireless. 2. Link to app: Connect your headset via Bluetooth from system settings or the ARMOURY CRATE app. 3. Function: (1) Realistic virtual surround sound effect. (2) Personalizes the EQ profile settings to build immersive game sounds. (3) Applies ROG preset audio profiles to create an incredible experience. (4) Monitors battery percentage of your headset. (5) Support low latency gaming mode (only support TWS Series).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Intel® Authenticate at 5.0 against ARMOURY CRATE's 4.4. Intel® Authenticate also leads on iOS requirement (10.1 vs 16.0). ARMOURY CRATE's advantage is ratings volume (801 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Intel® Authenticate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARMOURY CRATE has 801 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Intel® Authenticate ships an update every 3 months, ARMOURY CRATE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intel® Authenticate | ARMOURY CRATE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.4 (801 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 801 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intel Corporation | ASUSTek |
Customer experience
Intel® Authenticate
ARMOURY CRATE
Bugs and requests
Intel® Authenticate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ARMOURY CRATE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to detect devices
- Constant loading issues
- App crashes on launch
- Login screen freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add RGB lighting control
- Improve connection stability
- Allow background connection
- Implement automatic login
In-app purchases
Intel® Authenticate
No in-app purchases
ARMOURY CRATE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Intel® Authenticate free?
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