AC Mobile Authenticator vs TrustID Chip Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AC Mobile Authenticator
This app provides secure authentication using OATH mechanisms, designed for enhanced performance and safety. It supports multiple languages and integrates with specific security systems for robust verification.
- OATH mechanism support
- Enhanced performance
- Improved security
- Multi-language support
- Integration with AuthControl Sentry®
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Swivel Secure's AuthControl® Authenticator (AMA) application has been developed with a focus on the OATH mechanism, with the aim to provide our valued users with a better performing and more secure application. AMA supports several languages according to the configuration of the device, making it practical and safe to use; allowing the use of different security criteria to provide secure authentication when used in conjunction with AuthControl Sentry®. AMA is focused on OATH authentications and compatibility with external providers. ATTENTION! For this APP to be correctly used the version of the AuthControl Sentry® must be 4.1.2 or higher. Specific configurations are needed to be used in conjunction with the previous application. For more information about PINsafe® go to www.swivelsecure.com/pinsafe For more information about the Swivel Secure AuthControl Mobile® Authenticator go to https://docs.swivelsecure.com/4.1/html/authcontrolmobileamaios.html
TrustID Chip Reader
Securely scan and verify the NFC chip embedded in your passport or ID card. This application provides a straightforward method for digital identity verification.
- Scan NFC chips
- Verify passport data
- Verify ID card data
- Secure scanning
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This TrustID app allows you to securely scan and verify the NFC chip in your passport or ID Card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AC Mobile Authenticator at 5.0 against TrustID Chip Reader's 1.7. AC Mobile Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). TrustID Chip Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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.
AC Mobile Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
AC Mobile Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, TrustID Chip Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AC Mobile Authenticator | TrustID Chip Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swivel Secure Ltd | TrustID Ltd. |
Customer experience
AC Mobile Authenticator
TrustID Chip Reader
Bugs and requests
AC Mobile Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TrustID Chip Reader
Reported bugs
13 issues- Passport chip scan fails repeatedly
- App not recognized even after download
- Camera not opening or showing a black screen
- Browser link does not redirect to the app
- App gets stuck on the welcome screen
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- Camera not working even with permissions
- App loops back to download prompt
- QR code expired error
- App freezes
- Cannot upload photos of passport
- Camera fails after passport photo scan
- Stuck at scanning chip stage
- AI fails to recognize app is downloaded
Requested features
7 requests- Improve app stability and reliability
- Fix browser redirection issues
- Provide clear instructions for users
- Ensure app works with default browsers
- Make the app compatible with all devices and browsers
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- Improve error message clarity
- Allow manual ID check as an alternative
In-app purchases
AC Mobile Authenticator
No in-app purchases
TrustID Chip Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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