Comparison

Checarda vs Authtify

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

Head to head
About

Checarda

Features
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Checarda is used to securely read, check, and validate physical and virtual smartcards. Checarda has the capability to read and check a cardholder's details using NFC enabled iOS smartphones or tablets or via a device's camera. The device reads information either directly from the physical smartcard's chip or from the QR code generated by the virtual smartcard. Reading and checking smartcards with Checarda allows card checkers to securely access up-to-date information, in real-time, to validate a cardholder's identity and ensures they have the appropriate training and qualifications for the occupation they are undertaking. Reading a card electronically not only reduces the possibility of card fraud, but also makes capturing and storing smartcard details much quicker and more efficient. This app works online, accessing the most up-to-date information, as well as offline. So, if you can’t get a phone signal or internet, you can still read basic details from the QR Code that proves the virtual smartcard is genuine. Why use Checarda: - Check for updates since a card was issued or last read - Verify that cards are valid - Ensure that cardholders have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out - Record cards that have been checked, with the time and location where available - Capture additional cardholder information, avoiding the need to keep paper records Discover more: Visit: www.checarda.com Email: info@referencepoint.co.uk

About

Authtify

Features
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Authtify is an identity validator that can receive verification requests online and verify whether they are approved or rejected. Use Authtify authentication, send verification requests online, verify in real time, and protect the security of your account data information. Based on OTP technology, when users perform authentication, Authtify authentication is triggered in a third-party application. After logging into Authtify with an account and password, real-time online authentication requests are initiated. Authtify users can directly click pass or reject, enter the set PIN code, and complete Authtify authentication. Authtify validation supports biological validation methods to pass validation. Users can enable biometric authentication in the account and security settings of the Authtify application. When receiving real-time authentication requests, Authtify users can authenticate through the biometric authentication method set by the device, recognize through Face ID and Touch ID, and ensure that only you have access to the application, ensuring your data privacy and operational security. Authtify supports blacklisting verification applications and application verification accounts. After blacklisting, applications will be placed on a blacklist, and accounts under subsequent applications will not be allowed to undergo Authtify verification. Once the blacklisting is lifted, verification can resume normal use. A simple and intuitive interface makes it easy for users to use, and provides home page shortcut application customization settings, making it convenient for users to operate quickly.

Screenshots

Checarda4 screens
Authtify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authtify at every 3 weeks against Checarda's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checarda ships an update every 3 months, Authtify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Checarda versus Authtify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChecardaAuthtify
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCauseway Technologies LimitedByteflux

In-app purchases

None

Checarda

No in-app purchases

None

Authtify

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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