Comparison

McKesson Authenticator vs Verizon Protect

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

Head to head
About

McKesson Authenticator

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
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McKesson Authenticator is a free application for Two Factor Authentication (2FA) which generates Time-based One-Time Passcodes (TOTP) and PUSH Authentication. It helps to keep your account secure on supported McKesson websites. In order to configure the application as for Multi or Two Factor Authentication you need to register at McKesson self service token management portal by reading a QR code presented on the portal.

About

Verizon Protect

Enhance your digital safety and reduce identity theft risk with a suite of security tools. Features include safe browsing, device and Wi-Fi scans, VPN, dark web monitoring, and identity management.

Highlights
  • Safe browsing
  • Device scan
  • Wi-Fi scan
  • Secure VPN
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Password manager
  • Identity restoration
Features
Currently charting
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Enjoy a suite of tools designed to enhance your digital safety with the Verizon Protect security app, and reduce the likelihood of identity theft. Here’s how Verizon Protect keeps you protected: • Secure connect includes: Safe browsing: Helps protect you from malicious websites and phishing attempts Wi-Fi scan: Analyzes your Wi-Fi network potential security vulnerabilities • Device health: Helps protect your device from threats and software risks. With Digital Secure Premium*, you’ll get end-point security for your mobile devices, including: • Secure connect includes: Secure VPN: Encrypts your internet connection and masks your IP address for increased privacy and security. • Digital Footprint Manager includes: Dark web monitoring: Scans the dark web for your personal information and alerts you to potential data exposures. • Security advisor: Access experts 24/7 via chat for help with your security needs. • Protect your PC/Mac: Extends protection to personal computers. With Identity Secure*, you’ll get tools and services to help reduce the likelihood of identity theft, including: • Digital Footprint Manager includes: Password and identity manager: Securely stores and manages your passwords, as well as autofill them across websites and apps. Data broker list removal: Help you delete private information from sites that sell it. • Social media monitoring: Monitor your social accounts for takeovers & reputation risks. • Locked folder: Provides a secure and encrypted space to store sensitive files, photos, and videos • Identity restoration services: Assists in case of identity theft, helping you restore your identity and mitigate damages. It’s your digital world. Keep it yours. Download Verizon Protect today! *Digital Secure Premium services and Identity Secure services require paid subscriptions, which can be added via this app or My Verizon Online.

Screenshots

McKesson Authenticator2 screens
Verizon Protect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: McKesson Authenticator at free against Verizon Protect's free with in-app purchases. McKesson Authenticator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.6). Verizon Protect's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 1) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

McKesson Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Protect has 45K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
McKesson Authenticator versus Verizon Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcKesson AuthenticatorVerizon Protect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (45K ratings)
Positive reviews—72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings145K — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#85 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB285 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMcKesson CorporationVerizon Wireless

Customer experience

McKesson Authenticator

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

Verizon Protect

All ratings45,393 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews814 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

McKesson Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Verizon Protect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Safe WiFi feature randomly turns off
  • Identity protection fails to activate
  • App crashes when clearing threat history
  • Incompatible with certain network connections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve WiFi and VPN stability
  • Provide more detailed breach information
  • Add option to manually update the app
  • Integrate with other security solutions

In-app purchases

None

McKesson Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Verizon Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McKesson Authenticator free?
McKesson Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verizon Protect free?
Verizon Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, McKesson Authenticator or Verizon Protect?
McKesson Authenticator is rated higher. McKesson Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Verizon Protect averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.
Do McKesson Authenticator or Verizon Protect have ads?
Neither McKesson Authenticator nor Verizon Protect shows ads.

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