# Epic Authenticator vs McKesson Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: McKesson Authenticator at 5.0 against Epic Authenticator's 2.5. McKesson Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). Epic Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

McKesson Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Authenticator has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Authenticator | McKesson Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-authenticator/id1437572933/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mckesson-authenticator/id1441960886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Epic](https://appshunter.io/developer/348308666) | [McKesson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/466598495) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-authenticator/id1437572933)

This app enhances security for your electronic health record system by providing two-factor authentication. It sends notifications to your phone for login verification or offers temporary passcodes for access.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication, Login notifications, Temporary passcodes, Enhanced credential security, Epic EHR system integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### McKesson Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mckesson-authenticator/id1441960886)

This app provides two-factor authentication for McKesson websites. It generates time-based one-time passcodes and supports push authentication to enhance account security. Users register by scanning a QR code from the McKesson self-service portal.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication (2FA), Time-based One-Time Passcodes (TOTP), PUSH Authentication, Account security enhancement, QR code registration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Authenticator free?

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

### Is McKesson Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epic Authenticator or McKesson Authenticator?

McKesson Authenticator is rated higher. Epic Authenticator averages 2.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while McKesson Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Epic Authenticator or McKesson Authenticator have ads?

Neither Epic Authenticator nor McKesson Authenticator shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*