Cytex Authenticator vs iCredential
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cytex Authenticator
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Cytex provides support for multifactor authentication (MFA) for registered Cytex users. MFA is required to be turned on by almost all enterprise IT departments. Cytex Authenticator protects Cytex users with simple, powerful, access security by using multi-factor authentication. Cytex Secure is the part of the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) offering by Cytex. Using a cryptographically secure protocol (Wireguard), Cytex enables users to create secure peer to peer connections between devices without relying on antiquated VPNs. Cytex2FA provides the identity management piece of the ZTNA.
iCredential
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Simple, straight forward and easy to use password manager app. - Create unlimited number of passwords. - Add, edit, and delete online passwords. - Search, sort and filter passwords. - Data protection by Google Firebase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iCredential at every 2 months against Cytex Authenticator's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cytex Authenticator ships an update every 8 months, iCredential every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cytex Authenticator | iCredential |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadstone Technologies | MF Technology Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Cytex Authenticator
No in-app purchases
iCredential
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cytex Authenticator free?
Is iCredential free?
Do Cytex Authenticator or iCredential have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cytex Authenticator or iCredential?
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