Comparison

Isosec Authenticator vs Xigma Diary

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

Head to head
About

Isosec Authenticator

This app provides secure and convenient access to NHS clinical systems using a cloud-based virtual smartcard. It offers faster authentication, simplified logins, and two-factor security for e-prescribing and other critical healthcare applications.

Highlights
  • NHS Spine and Windows AD authentication
  • Faster, simpler, and safer access
  • Two-factor authentication via QR code or push
  • Digital signature for e-prescribing
  • Cloud-based and device-agnostic
  • Easy self-service portal
Features
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Isosec Virtual Smartcard is now approved on the NHS Digital Virtual Smartcard Services Assurance Framework, including the use of Virtual Smartcards for e-Prescribing. Get faster, safer and easier access to your NHS clinical systems and workspace with Isosec’s Virtual Smartcard - the only cloud-based service available to the NHS. WHAT IS A VIRTUAL SMARTCARD? FASTER PROCESS - Saves significant time compared to physical smartcard use - no more lost cards, forgotten passwords or multiple credential delays. SIMPLER AUTHENTICATION - authenticates seamlessly into Windows Directory and NHS Spine authenticated apps, removing multiple logins and simplifying system access. SAFER ACCESS - get two factor authentication from within the app via QR code or push notification, making your Virtual Smartcard safer and easier to use. KEY FEATURES: NHS SPINE AND WINDOWS AD AUTHENTICATION - just like a physical card, Virtual Smartcard is completely transparent to Spine clinical apps EASY SELF SERVICE - the Virtual Smartcard Self Service portal gives you total control of your enrolment, device options and account settings, such as passwords and security recovery options. INTEGRATED AUTHENTICATION - Virtual Smartcard is cloud-based, and is device, systems and hardware agnostic, so you get the same integrated experience as a physical smartcard. DIGITAL SIGNATURE FOR E-PRESCRIBING - Virtual Smartcard authentication can now make issuing prescriptions faster and simpler with biometric authentication. WHO ARE ISOSEC? We’re the UK’s market leader of cloud-based identity and access management solutions to the NHS. With over 120 health organisations working with us, we provide the NHS with powerful authentication solutions including Virtual Smartcard and our Mobile Authenticator app.

About

Xigma Diary

Features
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This app provide the information of the clinics to medical experts: -> Today clinics -> Future clinics -> Clinic location -> Clients details -> Special Instruction -> Clients contact Details -> Email clinic list For further information please visit our website: https://www.mednetix.co.uk

Screenshots

Isosec Authenticator4 screens
Xigma Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Isosec Authenticator at every 4 months against Xigma Diary's every 22 months. Xigma Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). 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

Isosec Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Xigma Diary every 22 months. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Isosec Authenticator versus Xigma Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsosec AuthenticatorXigma Diary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIsosec LtdMednetix Limited

In-app purchases

None

Isosec Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Xigma Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Isosec Authenticator free?
Isosec Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xigma Diary free?
Xigma Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Isosec Authenticator or Xigma Diary have ads?
Neither Isosec Authenticator nor Xigma Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Isosec Authenticator or Xigma Diary?
Isosec Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and Xigma Diary every 22 months. Most recently, Isosec Authenticator was updated on September 16, 2026 and Xigma Diary on September 16, 2026.

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