CA Mobile Authenticator vs Ivy Charging Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CA Mobile Authenticator
Enhance transaction security with two-factor authentication. Register your device and authenticate transactions via push notifications, simply approving or denying requests directly from your screen.
- Two-factor authentication
- Device registration
- QR code activation
- Push notification authentication
- Approve/Deny transaction options
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CA Mobile Authenticator works with CA Advanced Authentication product as two-factor authentication service to make your transactions more secure. Using CA Mobile Authenticator, you can register your device and link it to your account. You can activate the device using the QR code or manually specifying the details. This app allows you to authenticate transactions using Push Notification as secondary authentication. Now, you receive push notification with Approve or Deny options on the screen. Simply select Approve to approve or Deny to cancel the transaction. How does it work? Register your device for Push Notification Receive a Push Notification. Accept or deny the transaction.
Ivy Charging Network
This app allows electric vehicle owners to locate and manage charging sessions at public stations or their home charger. It provides real-time status, pricing, payment options, and charging history. Users can also schedule home charging for off-peak hours.
- Locate charging stations on a map
- Start and stop charging sessions
- View real-time status and pricing
- Track charging progress and history
- Manage multiple payment methods
- Schedule home charging for off-peak hours
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Ivy Charging Network operates one of Ontario’s largest public EV charging networks, with 270+ fast and destination charging points across the province since 2019. Wholly owned by Hydro One, Ivy delivers simple, reliable charging solutions that connect communities and span high-speed corridors (including ONroute locations) and major urban hubs, supporting electrified journeys and the clean energy transition. Key features: - Find Ivy charging stations using the map and search - Start and stop charging - View view real-time status and pricing - Check charging progress and view your charging history - Add multiple credit cards and RFID cards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ivy Charging Network at every 2 months against CA Mobile Authenticator's every 6 months. Ivy Charging Network also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 4%). CA Mobile Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CA Mobile Authenticator ships an update every 6 months, Ivy Charging Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CA Mobile Authenticator | Ivy Charging Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | 19.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CA, Inc | ChargeLab |
Customer experience
CA Mobile Authenticator
Ivy Charging Network
In-app purchases
CA Mobile Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Ivy Charging Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CA Mobile Authenticator free?
Is Ivy Charging Network free?
Do CA Mobile Authenticator or Ivy Charging Network have ads?
Which is updated more often, CA Mobile Authenticator or Ivy Charging Network?
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