AxionTAN vs DNB Authenticator Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
AxionTAN
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AxionTAN is an application of Axion SWISS Bank SA, which allows to safely access to your own e-banking account. The application recognizes the mosaic produced by the e-banking programme during the identification procedure, by generating a security code. It represents an important safety device as an alternative either to the SMS code or to the matrix card (the paper card containing the security codes). Prerequisites: In order to use the application AxionTAN it is necessary to have an e-banking account of Axion SWISS Bank SA and to have activated the application through the procedure communicated by the bank. Legal notices: The installation of AxionTAN application may causes costs charged by the mobile phone operator. The risk that the banking relationship and the information related to the client could be disclosed to any third party (for instance in case of device loss) do not guarantee the banking secrecy.
DNB Authenticator Go
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DNB Authenticator Go is more now โฆ DNB Authenticator Go still provides you with 2-Step Verification. This means a stronger security for your DNB Luxembourg Account by requiring a second step of verification when signing in. The DNB Authenticator Go now adds Strong Customer Authentication for PSD2. This includes authentication with the camera of your mobile device. The new payments feature makes it easy and secure to authorize orders and payments. Before a transaction is authorized, a QR code is displayed. Just scan the code in your DNB Luxembourg app. This immediately generates a transaction number that you can use to release the order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DNB Authenticator Go at 11.0 against AxionTAN's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AxionTAN ships an update every 5 months, DNB Authenticator Go every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AxionTAN | DNB Authenticator Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months โ better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avaloq Sourcing (Switzerland & Liechtenstein) SA | Dokumenta (LU) |
In-app purchases
AxionTAN
No in-app purchases
DNB Authenticator Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
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