Comparison

DN Authenticator vs Prox Agent

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

Head to head
About

DN Authenticator

This application allows authorized technicians to temporarily disable security features on Diebold Nixdorf terminals. It works in conjunction with the Vynamic Security Suite by importing privilege files to grant elevated access for servicing.

Highlights
  • Temporary security disablement
  • Vynamic Security Suite integration
  • Instant Privilege file import
  • Elevated terminal access
  • Technician servicing tool
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IMPORTANT: Note that this app will provide essential functionality only if it is used in combination with "CrypTA Mobile" or "Vynamic Security" software from Diebold Nixdorf. Diebold Nixdorf's DN Authenticator app supports two operating modes: "CrypTA Mobile" and "Vynamic Security". Both modes serve to protect ATMs, point of sale terminals, and other systems, and provide authorized technicians with a secure way to access them for servicing purposes. CrypTA Mobile CrypTA is a product developed by Diebold Nixdorf that provides cryptographic access control for servicing ATMs and similar systems. This mode enables authorized technicians to authenticate themselves at a protected terminal using their smartphone. The workflow of this process can be summed up in the following points: 1. Technicians participate in specific training programs to obtain the privileges necessary for servicing an ATM. 2. They install the DN Authenticator app on their smartphones and register their devices through the app. 3. To access a terminal, technicians use the app to authenticate. For more information, please refer to the CrypTA Mobile manual. Vynamic Security Vynamic Security is a collection of several software products developed by Diebold Nixdorf. It provides protection against multiple types of attacks. This app provides the means to temporarily disable the protection mechanisms from products in the Vynamic Security family for servicing reasons. The workflow of this process can be summed up in the following points: 1. Technicians install the DN Authenticator app on their smartphones. 2. Helpdesk members create Instant Privilege files and distribute them to the technicians. 3. A technician imports the file(s) into the app. 4. As long as the privileges are within the validity range, the technician can use the app in combination with the Instant Privilege Tool on the given terminal to access the system with elevated privileges. Video: https://youtu.be/fjojVFCxfS4 For more information, please refer to Vynamic Security Runtime manual.

About

Prox Agent

Manage your Proxmox Virtual Environment servers and containers from your iPad or iPhone. Monitor resources, control VMs and LXC, and access terminals. Premium features offer advanced backup and logging capabilities.

Highlights
  • Multi-window console support
  • Dashboard with favorite VMs/containers
  • Live Activities for task progress
  • Cluster health monitoring
  • VM/LXC start, stop, reboot
  • Snapshot management
  • Backup creation and management
Features
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Optimized for iPad with multi-window support. Also available on iPhone. MULTIPLE CONSOLES, ONE IPAD • Open consoles for different LXC containers, VMs, and node shells in separate windows. • Keep your dashboard visible while you work in a terminal. • Reconnect or close each console window individually. YOUR FAVORITES, ONE TAP AWAY • Add frequently used VMs, LXC containers, and nodes to your dashboard and open their details with a tap. • Save up to 6 favorites on iPhone or 16 on iPad, with a separate selection for each connection. • See resource status at a glance and search when choosing favorites. • Reorder dashboard sections and show or hide them to suit each server connection. FOLLOW TASKS WITH LIVE ACTIVITIES Keep backup, snapshot, and node system update progress in view on your iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported models. Backup activities show the current VM’s percentage and transferred data when reported, or guest counts and backup phases. Tap an activity to return to the relevant server or task. If monitoring pauses, open Prox Agent to refresh its status. YOUR HOMELAB AT A GLANCE • Check cluster health, node status, CPU and memory usage, storage capacity, and network activity. • Start, stop, reboot, or shut down VMs and LXC containers. • See available disk and swap usage, edit guest notes with Markdown formatting, and choose whether to show resource history charts. • Inspect workload hardware and adjust CPU cores and memory, plus swap for LXC containers. • Browse snapshot timelines and create snapshots before making changes, with availability checks for your guest configuration. • Sort VMs and LXC containers by CPU or RAM usage for free, or compare both types together. • Save multiple server connections and switch between your Proxmox environments. GO FURTHER WITH PREMIUM • View and create backups directly from VM and LXC details, with storage and backup mode selection. • Run configured backup jobs and see running and completed backups grouped by job, with results for each VM or container. • Filter backup history by job ID, expand individual runs, and inspect or copy task logs. • Search node syslog in a full-screen viewer, select text across lines, and copy matching logs. • Access node shells and terminal consoles for VMs and LXC containers. • Use CTRL, SHIFT, ALT, Escape, Tab, arrow keys, ~ and / above the terminal keyboard. • Save named command snippets, arrange them alongside your keys, and hide shortcuts you do not need. • Choose wrapping rows or a single scrollable row. Snippets type the saved command; press Return to run it. • Inspect storage pools, disks, partitions, and available SMART data. • Investigate activities, resource events, and full workload task history. Premium features unlock with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription. GET CONNECTED Add your existing Proxmox VE server, sign in, and open the dashboard. Your server must be reachable from your device, and available actions depend on your account permissions. Credentials are stored in Keychain. No ads or tracking. Download Prox Agent and keep your Proxmox homelab close at hand. Prox Agent is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. Proxmox and Proxmox VE are trademarks of their respective owner.

Screenshots

DN Authenticator4 screens
Prox Agent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DN Authenticator at none against Prox Agent's 1. DN Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). Prox Agent's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. Prox Agent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DN Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DN Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Prox Agent every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DN Authenticator versus Prox Agent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDN AuthenticatorProx Agent
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiebold Nixdorf IncorporatedMaximilian Hartung

Customer experience

DN Authenticator

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Prox Agent

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DN Authenticator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Prox Agent

One-time1
  • Prox Agent Premium Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is DN Authenticator free?
DN Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prox Agent free?
Prox Agent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DN Authenticator or Prox Agent have ads?
Neither DN Authenticator nor Prox Agent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DN Authenticator or Prox Agent?
DN Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and Prox Agent every 6 days. Most recently, DN Authenticator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Prox Agent on November 10, 2026.

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