Comparison

NCP Authenticator vs ETA Passenger

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

Head to head
About

NCP Authenticator

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NCP Authenticator works with 2-Step Verification for your NCP VPN Access or any other online service using the TOTP method to provide an additional layer of security when signing in. Once configured, 2-step authentication protects your account by requiring both your password and an additional passcode, thus adding an extra layer of security. NCP Authenticator will generate these passcodes for you in a convenient way, directly on your smartphone or tablet, without the need for Internet connection. NCP Authenticator does not only operate with a NCP vpn account, but also with accounts from Google, Dropbox, PayPal and all the other providers who implement authentication in this standardized way. For additional security QR codes generated by NCP’s management can enforce biometric authentication for starting NCP Authenticator. Features • Generates time-based OTP (One Time Password) codes • SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 hash algorithm supported • Add an account easily by simply scanning a QR code with your device camera, via link in your smartphones browser or by adding it manually • The time-step for time-based passcodes can be 30 or 60 seconds • Generated codes can be 6 to 8 digits wide • No Internet/network connection needed, everything happens offline • Copy any generated code to the clipboard for easy and fast access • High security thanks to optional biometric authentication before starting NCP Authenticator

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ETA Passenger

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Description : ETA Passenger is a minimalist app designed for passengers. Enter your destination, start your trip, and keep only the essential information on screen: remaining time, estimated arrival time, and remaining distance. No map, no turn-by-turn navigation, no clutter. The app is ideal in a car, taxi, ride-hailing trip, or carpool when you simply want to know when you will arrive. Features: Clear remaining time Estimated arrival time Remaining distance Background tracking Persistent trip notification Live Activities and Dynamic Island support on compatible iOS versions Recent trip history Favorites and pinned destinations Light and dark mode Kilometer or mile units ETA precision levels ETA Passenger uses your location only to calculate the remaining time to your destination. The app does not display maps and does not provide turn-by-turn navigation. Perfect for: car passengers daily commutes taxis and ride-hailing carpools business trips important appointments ETA Passenger helps answer one simple question: “How long until I arrive?” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ETA, arrival time, remaining time, remaining distance, passenger, car trip, trip tracking, estimated arrival, GPS passenger, taxi, ride hailing, carpool, trip notification, driving ETA, arrival estimate, Live Activity, Dynamic Island

Screenshots

NCP Authenticator4 screens
ETA Passenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NCP Authenticator at none against ETA Passenger's 2. NCP Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ETA Passenger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. NCP Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NCP Authenticator versus ETA Passenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCP AuthenticatorETA Passenger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 25 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN C P E GmbH Network Communications Products EngineeringTheo Vankoekelberg

In-app purchases

None

NCP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ETA Passenger

Subscriptions1
  • ETA Passenger Premium$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • ETA Passenger Premium$22.99

Questions

Is NCP Authenticator free?
NCP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ETA Passenger free?
ETA Passenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NCP Authenticator or ETA Passenger have ads?
Neither NCP Authenticator nor ETA Passenger shows ads.

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