Comparison

SWIFT Token vs LightWAN Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SWIFT Token

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Protect Your Authentication Application with i-Sprint Mobile Token for Swift i-Sprint Mobile Token is an OATH compatible token that may be used in combination with your SWIFT Application for One-Time-Password (OTP) authentication. For your other authentication needs, i-Sprint provides an authentication method agnostic server with support for different mechanisms (One Time Password, Biometrics, End-to-End Encryption Authentication) from multiple vendors (Vasco, Gemalto, V-Key, etc.) and form factors (SMS, Mobile, Hardware). i-Sprint is a premier identity, credential and access management solutions provider. Our product offerings also include Single Sign On, Privileged Password Management and Product Identity (the next-gen anti-counterfeiting, track and trace, and interactive consumer engagement). Please read the terms of use via www.i-sprint.com/tou. For more information about i-Sprint, please visit www.i-sprint.com or contact us at swifttoken@i-sprint.com. HOW DOES IT WORK 1. Install i-Sprint Mobile Token for SWIFT on your mobile phone. 2. Launch the token app and follow the screen instruction to set the App unlock method for your i-Sprint Mobile Token for SWIFT. 3. To add new soft token to the i-Sprint Mobile Token for SWIFT app, click on the plus sign on top right corner to bring out the authenticator QR code scanner. 4. Open the Two-factor Authentication set up QR code provided by your provider such as SWIFT. Use the i-Sprint Mobile Token for SWIFT to scan and add the token in the mobile app. 5. Once added, you may use the OTP generated by i-Sprint Mobile Token for SWIFT to perform the Two Factor Authentication for your SWIFT Application.

About

LightWAN Authenticator

This app provides a secure and user-friendly method for multifactor authentication (MFA). It generates dynamic, time-based codes for logging into online accounts, adding an extra layer of security beyond passwords. Once configured, it works offline to generate tokens.

Highlights
  • Multifactor authentication (MFA)
  • Generates One-Time Password (OTP) codes
  • Add accounts via QR code scanning
  • Supports multiple accounts
  • Offline token generation
  • Time-based dynamic token generation
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LightWAN Authenticator (“Authenticator”) is a software-based authenticator by LightWAN Technology that supports multifactor authentication (MFA), by which the Authenticator offers a user-friendly and secure way to log into your online accounts.   The Authenticator generates multifactor authentication codes in your browser and application. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your LightWAN account, or any other accounts supporting One-Time Password (OTP). Once the MFA is enabled, you are suggested to enter your account password, as well as the dynamic token generated from the Authenticator, when you are logging into your account. After configuring, there’s no need for Internet connection to get the dynamic token.   Features: - Add accounts by scanning QR codes - Authenticate multiple accounts - Generate time-based dynamic token synchronously

Screenshots

SWIFT Token1 screens
LightWAN Authenticator1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LightWAN Authenticator at every 3 days against SWIFT Token's every 4 months. LightWAN Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWIFT Token ships an update every 4 months, LightWAN Authenticator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SWIFT Token versus LightWAN Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWIFT TokenLightWAN Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-Sprint Innovations Pte LtdBeijing Qingwang Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SWIFT Token

No in-app purchases

None

LightWAN Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWIFT Token free?
SWIFT Token is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightWAN Authenticator free?
LightWAN Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SWIFT Token or LightWAN Authenticator have ads?
Neither SWIFT Token nor LightWAN Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWIFT Token or LightWAN Authenticator?
SWIFT Token ships an update every 4 months, and LightWAN Authenticator every 3 days. Most recently, SWIFT Token was updated on May 18, 2026 and LightWAN Authenticator on August 16, 2026.

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