Comparison

AUTHADA vs SLC SafeBrowse

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

Head to head
About

AUTHADA

Securely identify yourself online using your German identity card or residence permit. The app guides you through the process of reading your ID and entering necessary codes for verification.

Highlights
  • Online identification with German ID card
  • Uses NFC for data reading
  • PIN and TAN entry for verification
  • PIN change and unlock functionality
  • Privacy-focused with BSI certification
  • Accessible design
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For a successful identification you need: - one of the following identity documents: German identity card, residence permit or eID card for EU citizens. - the corresponding ID PIN - an NFC-enabled smartphone This is how identification with our app works step by step: 1. Start the process by entering the 10-digit ident code you can find on your service provider's website into the AUTHADA app. If you do not see an ident code and you are using a PC, go to the website of the service provider you want to identify with a PC and scan the QR code with the AUTHADA app. If you are only using a smartphone (without an additional desktop device), click on the "Start AUTHADA" button on the service provider's website. 2. Now follow the instructions in the app. This includes entering your PIN and reading out your ID card. 3. Then enter the TAN generated in the app on the service provider's website. The ID card PIN You can find your ID card PIN and PUK in your PIN letter, which you received via mail after applying for your ID card. Please note: Before using the online ID card function for the first time, you must change your ID card PIN. To do so, you will need the five-digit transport PIN from your PIN letter. With the AUTHADA app and the "Change PIN" function, you can assign a new, personal, six-digit PIN. In future, you will always need this PIN if you want to use the online ID card function. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times, your ID card PIN is blocked. With the AUTHADA app, you can unlock your ID card PIN using the "Unlock PIN" function and your PUK. If you have forgotten your PIN or no longer have your PIN letter, you can also have your PIN reset without your PUK at your local Citizens' Registration Office. AUTHADA protects your privacy AUTHADA's eID solution is certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and ensures compliance with the highest security requirements. The smartphone is only used to read out the data for the respective business purpose. Before the read out process, the data to be read out is displayed. Your data is not stored in the app or at AUTHADA - your data is always encrypted and secure. Accessibility We paid attention to accessibility when implementing the app in order to make it accessible to as many people as possible.

About

SLC SafeBrowse

Features
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SafeBrowse is a web browser designed for people who want to explore the internet without worrying about scams, pop-ups, or confusing clutter. It's the browser we built for our parents and grandparents โ€” simple, readable, and protective by default. Why SafeBrowse is different Most browsers treat you like a power user. SafeBrowse treats you like a person who just wants to check the weather, read the news, and keep in touch with family โ€” without accidentally downloading malware or calling a fake "Microsoft Support" number. Every protective feature is on by default. There are no settings to misconfigure, no extensions to install, and no permission dialogs to decipher. Tap "Is This Safe?" on any page Not sure about a website? Tap the shield button in the corner of any page. SafeBrowse scans the page for: โ€ข Tech support scam language and fake virus warnings โ€ข Phone numbers paired with urgent wording โ€ข Forms that send your information to a different site โ€ข Hidden elements loading from unknown domains โ€ข Suspicious background scripts โ€ข Automatic redirects You get a plain-English verdict โ€” "This page looks safe," "Be careful," or "This page may be dangerous" โ€” along with the exact reasons. Protection you don't have to think about โ€ข Scam URL blocking โ€” known tech-support scams, fake virus alerts, and prize schemes are stopped before the page loads โ€ข Pop-up blocking โ€” annoying and dangerous pop-ups are silently suppressed โ€ข Cross-site redirect blocking โ€” sites can't bounce you to a different domain without your say-so โ€ข Downloads disabled โ€” files from websites can't be saved to the device, a common malware vector โ€ข Sensitive-field warnings โ€” if a page asks for a Social Security number, credit card, or bank login, a clear banner explains what's being requested โ€ข Forced SafeSearch โ€” Google searches are always filtered โ€ข HTTPS warnings โ€” unencrypted connections are flagged in plain language Built to be readable โ€ข Three text sizes (default, large, largest) that scale every screen in the app โ€ข High-contrast type that respects system Dynamic Type โ€ข A five-button navigation bar โ€” Back, Forward, Reload, Home, Bookmarks โ€” and nothing else โ€ข Bookmarks appear as big tiles with familiar logos, not a text menu Family-connected bookmarks Bookmarks sync to your SafeLineCare account, so a family member or support team can set up favorite sites from a laptop and they'll appear on the phone automatically. No more walking someone through "just go to the address bar and typeโ€ฆ" Sign in with SafeLineCare SafeBrowse is part of SafeLineCare โ€” a family-first safety platform for seniors. One account, one login, same protections across the ecosystem. Privacy SafeBrowse does not track your browsing, sell your history, or show ads. Page scans for the "Is This Safe?" feature only send the page URL and runtime signals from your session โ€” never your form input, cookies, or personal data.

Screenshots

AUTHADA4 screens
SLC SafeBrowse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AUTHADA at 15.6 against SLC SafeBrowse's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
AUTHADA versus SLC SafeBrowse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUTHADASLC SafeBrowse
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews76.2% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAuthada GmbHStopTheScam, LLC

In-app purchases

None

AUTHADA

No in-app purchases

None

SLC SafeBrowse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUTHADA free?
AUTHADA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLC SafeBrowse free?
SLC SafeBrowse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUTHADA or SLC SafeBrowse have ads?
Neither AUTHADA nor SLC SafeBrowse shows ads.

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