DB Secure Authenticator vs Barclays Corporate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DB Secure Authenticator
This app offers a secure two-factor authentication solution for logging into accounts and authorizing transactions. It provides multiple methods for generating codes, including scanning QR codes, creating one-time passwords, and challenge/response for customer service verification. It also supports push notifications for transaction authorization.
- Two-factor authentication
- QR code scanning
- One-time password generation
- Challenge/Response verification
- Push notification authorization
- PIN and biometric login
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DB Secure Authenticator provides customers with a two-factor authentication solution for logging into accounts and for authorising transactions. For signing transactions on Deutsche Bank’s Online and Mobile banking platforms, customers from Germany can use the photoTAN app, which can be downloaded from the app store. There is a choice of 4 functions within the app: 1. Scan QR Code: Using your phone’s camera, a QR-code is scanned on-screen and a numeric response code is provided. The code may be used for logging into a DB banking application or for authorising transactions. 2. Generate a One-Time Password (OTP): On request, the app generates a numeric code which may be used for logging into a DB banking application. 3. Challenge / Response: When speaking with a DB customer service agent, an 8-digit number provided by the agent is entered into the app and a response code is provided. This function is used for customer identification via the telephone. 4. Authorising transactions: If enabled, Push Notifications can be received to inform the user of outstanding transactions. When the app is next opened the transaction details are displayed, and can be authorized without the need to scan a QR-code or type a code into the online banking application. App setup: Access to DB Secure Authenticator is controlled either via a 6 digit PIN, which you choose on first launch of the app or by using the device's biometric functionalities, such as fingerprint or facial recognition. Following the PIN setup, you are required to activate the device. This is done by either entering a provided Registration ID or by scanning two QR-codes through the online activation portal.
Barclays Corporate
Access your business banking on the go with this app, designed for Barclays iPortal clients. It provides secure banking access when and where you need it, ensuring your financial management is always within reach. Requires registration and specific mobile access entitlements.
- Secure business banking access
- On-the-go financial management
- Designed for iPortal clients
- Requires user registration
- Mobile access entitlements needed
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The Barclays Corporate app is designed to work around you and your business. This means giving you access to your banking when and where you need it. Before you get started: This app is only available for Barclays iPortal clients. You will need to be a registered iPortal user who has been given entitlement rights for mobile access. These entitlement rights can be given to you by your system administrator. To maintain your privacy and security, this app isn’t available on rooted or jail broken devices. Other things to know The app is compatible with iOS versions 16.0 or later Standard network charges for data usage may apply. Check with your network service provider for mobile or internet use This app is provided by either Barclays Bank UK PLC or Barclays Bank PLC depending on the entity you may have contracted with for banking services. Please refer to your bank documents (terms and conditions, statements etc.) to confirm the legal entity that provides banking services to you. Barclays Bank UK PLC. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 759676). Registered in England. Registered No. 9740322 Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 122702). Registered in England. Registered no. 1026167 Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Copyright © Barclays 2026. Barclays is a registered trade mark of Barclays plc, used under licence. All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barclays Corporate at 3.0 against DB Secure Authenticator's 1.5. Barclays Corporate also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 10%). DB Secure Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Barclays Corporate holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of DB Secure Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 29% of Barclays Corporate's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DB Secure Authenticator | Barclays Corporate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (24 ratings) | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutsche Bank AG | Barclays Services Limited |
Customer experience
DB Secure Authenticator
Barclays Corporate
In-app purchases
DB Secure Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Barclays Corporate
No in-app purchases
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