# McKesson Authenticator vs Verizon Protect

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 (#99 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | McKesson Authenticator | Verizon Protect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mckesson-authenticator/id1441960886/reviews)** | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-protect/id1453880000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 3 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [McKesson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/466598495) | [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703) |

## What reviewers say

### McKesson Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mckesson-authenticator/id1441960886)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Verizon Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-protect/id1453880000)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure WiFi connection
- 🚀 Effective web security
- 💡 Useful security scanning tools
- 👍 Helpful for identifying breaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and VPN
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- ⚠️ Unreliable protection and alerts
- 🤔 Questionable data privacy practices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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