Macquarie Authenticator vs Nelson Alexander
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.
Nelson Alexander
Manage your rental property with ease. Access rent payment details, important documents, and submit maintenance requests directly to your property manager. View your property manager's contact information and agency details.
- Access rent payment details
- View rent documents
- Submit maintenance requests
- View property manager contact
- View agency information
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With our app you can * Access your rent payment details * Easy access to all your important rent documents * Submit maintenance requests that go direct to your property manager * View your property manager’s contact details and agency info * Experience better with Nelson Alexander
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Nelson Alexander at 4.2 against Macquarie Authenticator's 3.0. Nelson Alexander also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 15%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Nelson Alexander holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Macquarie Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 37% of Nelson Alexander's.
Macquarie Authenticator ships an update every 4 weeks, Nelson Alexander monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macquarie Authenticator | Nelson Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Macquarie Bank Limited | Nelson Alexander |
Customer experience
Macquarie Authenticator
Nelson Alexander
In-app purchases
Macquarie Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Nelson Alexander
No in-app purchases
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