MSP360 Control vs Skillmine Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSP360 Control
Monitor backup and restore activities for managed machines remotely from your iOS device. Start, stop, and view backup history with native notifications. Generate 2FA codes for enhanced security.
- Monitor backup/restore executions
- Track managed machine status
- Remotely start/stop plans
- View backup history
- Receive native iOS notifications
- Generate 2FA codes
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This app is designed as an extension for administrators of the MSP360 Managed Backup Service. The app provides a secure method to monitor backup activity anywhere from your iOS devices. With MSP360 Control you can: - Monitor backup and restore plan executions - Track status of managed machines - Remotely start and stop backup and restore plans - View backup history - Receive native iOS notifications - Generate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) verification codes for the MSP360 Managed Backup Service Your feedback will be highly appreciated, please, contact us at mobile@msp360.com.
Skillmine Authenticator
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Protect your accounts effortlessly with Skillmine Authenticator. Leverage flexible multi-factor authentication using TOTP, HOTP, push notifications, and pattern-based security. Key Features: TOTP-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Easily configure & generate Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) by scanning a QR code or manually entering a secret key. HOTP-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Configure and generate HMAC-based One-Time Passwords (HOTP) for authentication based on a counter, ensuring secure logins. Push Notification-Based Authentication Authenticate effortlessly by selecting the correct emoji received via push notification. Pattern-Based Multi-Factor Authentication A Unique pattern as an alternative authentication method for added flexibility. Secure Cloud Backup & Sync Keep your TOTP and HOTP codes securely backed up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MSP360 Control at every 3 months against Skillmine Authenticator's every 7 months. Skillmine Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MSP360 Control ships an update every 3 months, Skillmine Authenticator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSP360 Control | Skillmine Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trichilia Consultants Limited | SKILLMINE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
MSP360 Control
No in-app purchases
Skillmine Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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