Comparison

Cobase Authenticator vs PHGLock PASS

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

Head to head

About

Cobase Authenticator

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With the Cobase Authenticator - ACC users can log in to the acceptance environment of the Cobase platform and authorise transactions in a secure way. Users will receive an email with instructions on how to activate and use this App.

About

PHGLock PASS

This utility app allows you to unlock various types of locks and cylinders using your smartphone via Bluetooth. It requires specific hardware to function. Contact the developer within the app for more details.

Highlights

Unlock doors via Bluetooth
Compatible with specific locks/cylinders
Requires dedicated hardware
In-app contact for information

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PHGLock PASS is used to open the door, by Bluetooth, using different kinds of locks and cylinders which include an specific hardware. You can contact us in the APP if you need more information.

Screenshots

Cobase Authenticator3 screens

PHGLock PASS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PHGLock PASS at every 6 months against Cobase Authenticator's every 15 months. PHGLock PASS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Cobase Authenticator ships an update every 15 months, PHGLock PASS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Cobase Authenticator versus PHGLock PASS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Cobase Authenticator	PHGLock PASS
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 15 months	Every 6 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	6 MB	335 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Cobase	BLUE UNIVERSE CORPORATION

In-app purchases

None

Cobase Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

PHGLock PASS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cobase Authenticator free?

Cobase Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PHGLock PASS free?

PHGLock PASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Cobase Authenticator or PHGLock PASS have ads?

Neither Cobase Authenticator nor PHGLock PASS shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Cobase Authenticator or PHGLock PASS?

Cobase Authenticator ships an update every 15 months, and PHGLock PASS every 6 months. Most recently, Cobase Authenticator was updated on October 10, 2026 and PHGLock PASS on October 12, 2026.