# 恒生中国 vs Core Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: 恒生中国 at 1.8 against Core Authenticator's 1.0. 恒生中国 also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Core Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

恒生中国 holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

恒生中国 ships an update monthly, Core Authenticator every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 恒生中国 | Core Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1445849433/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-authenticator/id1527756653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 296 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431668149) | [The Core Securities Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401762065) |

## What reviewers say

### 恒生中国

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1445849433)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Core Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-authenticator/id1527756653)

This app offers a secure and convenient alternative to physical security devices or SMS-based OTPs. It provides instant authentication and enhances security by allowing activation on only one mobile device at a time.

**Highlights:** Secure authentication, Instant OTP delivery, Convenient alternative to physical devices, Single device activation for enhanced security, Replaces SMS OTP

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 恒生中国 free?

恒生中国 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Core Authenticator free?

Core Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 恒生中国 or Core Authenticator?

恒生中国 is rated higher. 恒生中国 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Core Authenticator averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 恒生中国 or Core Authenticator have ads?

Neither 恒生中国 nor Core Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 恒生中国 or Core Authenticator?

恒生中国 ships an update monthly, and Core Authenticator every 2 weeks. Most recently, 恒生中国 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Core Authenticator on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
