Macquarie Authenticator vs Aware Super
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macquarie Authenticator
Enhance your account security with this app, offering push notifications for transaction approval or denial and generating one-time passcodes for authentication. It provides a faster, more secure alternative to SMS, especially when traveling internationally.
- Push notifications for transaction approval/denial
- Generate one-time rolling codes
- Offline authentication with rolling codes
- Manage pending tasks
- PIN, fingerprint, and facial recognition unlock
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Protect your Macquarie account with Macquarie Authenticator. Our two-factor authentication app is designed to maximise your security, while also providing a beautiful banking experience. Separate security, seamless experience Macquarie Authenticator works seamlessly with the Macquarie Mobile Banking app. Approve or deny requests in an instant, directly through your notifications, for stronger security that feels like a single, seamless flow. More secure than SMS Unlike with SMS, you can see exactly what you’re approving. We send detailed alerts directly to your secure app, not your phone number. You’re in control Verify important transaction details upfront, such as the amount, recipient and location, so you can approve or deny transactions with confidence.
Aware Super
Manage your superannuation and pension accounts on the go. Securely log in to check balances, view transactions, update details, and plan for retirement. Access investment options and income details for specific member types.
- Secure login with Touch ID/Face ID
- Check super balance and transactions
- View insurance cover
- Make extra contributions
- Switch investment options
- Update contact and communication preferences
- Create a retirement plan
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The award winning* Aware Super mobile App is the easiest way for you to check in with your super and Pension - anytime, anywhere. Use the app to: • Set up Touch ID or Face ID for quick secure login • Check your latest super balance • See recent contributions and transactions • Check your insurance cover • Make extra contributions • Check and Switch investment options • Update your contact details • View your latest activities and correspondence • Update your communications preferences • View and action your Advice documents • View and approve adviser initiated transactions • Create a personalised retirement plan If you’re a Retirement Income or Retirement Transition member, you can also: • See your last payment date and next scheduled payment date • View your income details If you’re a former StatePlus member you can also: • View, track and update your Investment Fund accounts • Review your investment allocations • Make deposits and setup payments • Access your joint accounts To use this app, you must be an Aware Super member and be registered for online access. To register visit aware.com.au/register For any queries or feedback about the app, please call our Member Support Team on 1300 650 873 (8.00 am – 7.00pm Monday to Friday AEST/AEDT) or email us at mobile.feedback@aware.com.au To view our privacy policy, visit aware.com.au/privacy *The Aware Super app was awarded Bronze Stevie Award at the 2022 International Business Awards. For information on our awards and ratings, visit aware.com.au/awards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aware Super at 4.8 against Macquarie Authenticator's 3.0. Aware Super also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 15%) and ratings volume (72 vs 2). Macquarie Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Aware Super holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aware Super has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Macquarie Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 53% of Aware Super's.
Macquarie Authenticator ships an update every 4 weeks, Aware Super every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Macquarie Authenticator | Aware Super |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (72 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 52.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Macquarie Bank Limited | Aware Super Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Macquarie Authenticator
Aware Super
Bugs and requests
Macquarie Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Aware Super
Reported bugs
15 issues- Password reset continue button non-functional
- App constantly forgets login credentials
- App hangs on loading screen
- Face ID not working despite being enabled
- Cannot paste passwords into login field
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- App crashes on startup
- Inbox inaccessible on iPad
- Session timeout during active use
- Cannot view correspondence notifications
- App fails to load after updates
- Oops error messages preventing login
- Touch ID and password authentication conflicts
- App not recognizing active user engagement
- Dashboard monthly balance feature removed
- Verification timeout issues during registration
Requested features
17 requests- Enable Face ID/biometric login on iPad
- Remember login details on device
- Show individual dollar values for investment options
- Add performance comparison graphs for different investment options
- Display term deposits in app breakdown
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- Add PIN login option
- Show daily balance changes
- Open banking integration (Yodlee connection)
- Monthly balance tracking on dashboard
- Retirement projection calculator
- Alerts for percentage/value changes
- View documents and correspondence in app
- Allow password pasting from password managers
- Multi-user account switching
- Overall balance view across all accounts
- Contribution type summaries and contribution caps information
- Scheduled appointment visibility with financial managers
In-app purchases
Macquarie Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Aware Super
No in-app purchases
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