Macquarie Authenticator vs Pyng
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.
Pyng
This app offers a secure and cost-effective payment solution by allowing users to pay directly from their bank accounts. It eliminates surcharges for both users and merchants, ensuring your money remains safe and under your control.
- Zero surcharges for users and merchants
- Direct payment from bank account
- Enhanced security through bank authentication
- Set spending limits
- QR code payment integration
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A cheaper and better way to pay with Pyng Zero surcharges #PyngPromise - When you use Pyng, neither you or the merchant will need to pay a surcharge. Saving you a ton of money. Your money is 100% safe - Pyng is safer than a normal credit card as it’s all authenticated through your own bank account and doesn’t require you to transfer funds to us or anywhere else. Pay straight from your bank - Pay directly from your bank account giving you more control of how you spend. How it works 1. Install the app via the App Store 2. Link your bank account: Securely link your bank account through your own banking app or banking platform - you can set a limit on how much money Pyng can debit from your account at any point of time 3. Scan a QR code and it's as simple as that Your money stays safe Pyng protects your money with the best-in-class security systems that help minimize fraud. Most importantly, Pyng never touches your money - your money goes straight to the merchant reducing any risk of fraud and reducing any transaction costs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pyng at 4.0 against Macquarie Authenticator's 3.0. Pyng also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Macquarie Authenticator's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Pyng holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Macquarie Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pyng's.
Macquarie Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, Pyng weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macquarie Authenticator | Pyng |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Macquarie Bank Limited | Pyng Payments Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Macquarie Authenticator
Pyng
In-app purchases
Macquarie Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Pyng
No in-app purchases
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