AxionTAN vs BIL Suisse Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
BIL Suisse Authenticator
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Secure your eBanking login and transactions with the new authentication app. The BIL Suisse Authenticator offers a seamless and secure method for BIL Suisse clients to log into their web and mobile banking and verify transactions using biometrics (Face or Touch ID) or entering a numeric code. The two-factor authentication method can be used anywhere and anytime, even without an internet connection. As part of the convenient and intuitive process, authorisation requests are delivered via push notifications or scanning the QR code displayed on their computer screen using their smartphone camera. For added efficiency, app-to-app straight-through processing is enabled when the mobile banking and authenticator apps are installed on the same device. The real-time digital authentication method protects sensitive financial transactions from unauthorized access. The prerequisite for using this app is an existing client relationship with BILS Suisse Banque Internationale à Luxembourg and a valid BIL Suisse eBanking login. If you have questions, please consult your BIL Suisse Relationship Manager.
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Verdict
AxionTAN and BIL Suisse Authenticator are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
AxionTAN ships an update every 5 months, BIL Suisse Authenticator every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AxionTAN | BIL Suisse Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avaloq Sourcing Switzerland and Liechtenstein SA | Banque Internationale a Luxembourg |
In-app purchases
AxionTAN
No in-app purchases
BIL Suisse Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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