Metro Bank Authenticator vs Valinity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metro Bank Authenticator
This app provides a secure and convenient way for Metro Bank Business customers to authenticate online banking actions. It replaces the need for a physical security device, allowing for quick verification of logins, payments, and account changes directly from your mobile.
- Authenticate online banking actions
- Secure login verification
- Approve new payment setups
- Confirm account changes
- Replaces physical security devices
- Convenient mobile authentication
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We believe that people come first, and that everyone deserves a great experience every step of the way – whether it’s on our app, online or face to face. We’re here to make your life (and your banking) easier, which is why we’ve created our Authenticator app for our Metro Bank Business customers. Need some help? Our Local Business Managers and Relationship Managers are on hand to support you and your business. Features: You can use this app to authenticate certain actions on your Metro Bank Business online banking, like logging in, setting up new payments, or making changes to your account. It only takes a few taps – and there’s no need to worry about finding your physical security device. Metro Bank’s Authenticator app is available for customers registered for Commercial Online Banking and Business Online Plus. Standard data charges from your mobile service provider may apply. Help and support: If you experience any issues downloading or registering the Metro Bank Authenticator app, please visit us in store or call us on 0345 08 08 500. Metro Bank PLC. Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 6419578. Registered office: One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA. We are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Metro Bank PLC is an independent UK Bank - it is not affiliated with any other bank or organisation (including the METRO newspaper or its publishers) anywhere in the world. "Metrobank" is the registered trademark of Metro Bank PLC. more
Valinity
This app functions as a non-custodial wallet and browser, allowing users to connect to web3 decentralized applications. It supports storing various cryptocurrencies and securing transactions with biometric or passcode locks.
- Non-custodial wallet
- Web3 dApp browser
- Store ETH and VY tokens
- Send/Receive ERC20
- Smart contract based
- Biometric/Passcode security
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The Valinity app is both a Noncustodial wallet and browser. Connect to web3 dapps right from Valinity. With Valinity you can: -Stay up to date with Treasury Stats. -Store $ETH and $VY in your wallet. -Send and Receive from any ERC20 wallet -100% smart contract based. -Biometrics or Passcode lock to secure your transactions Download the Valinity app today and join decentralization. Stay up to date with Valinity: Twitter: https://twitter.com/valinitydefi Telegram: https://t.me/valinitydefi Discord: https://discord.gg/3xVJDSSAQv Instagram: https://instagram.com/valinitydefi TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@valinitydefi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Valinitylabs Facebook: https://facebook.com/valinitydefi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Valinity at 100% against Metro Bank Authenticator's 0%. Valinity also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Metro Bank Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Metro Bank Authenticator ships an update every 12 months, Valinity every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metro Bank Authenticator | Valinity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MetroBank | Valinity Labs SAS |
Customer experience
Metro Bank Authenticator
Valinity
In-app purchases
Metro Bank Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Valinity
No in-app purchases
