ElsterSecure vs HKCM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElsterSecure
This app simplifies logging into your tax account by using your smartphone for authentication. Once set up, you won't need certificate files or usernames for access. It's designed for secure and convenient tax-related logins.
- Smartphone-based authentication
- Eliminates need for certificate files
- Simplifies tax account logins
- QR code scanning for setup
- Secure user account management
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ElsterSecure ist die neue Authentisierungs-App von ELSTER. Einmal eingerichtet, benötigen Sie für Ihren Login nur noch Ihr Smartphone. Eine Zertifikatsdatei oder einen Nutzernamen benötigen Sie nach erstmaliger Einrichtung nicht mehr. So richten Sie ElsterSecure ein: 1. Loggen Sie sich wie bisher gewohnt in MeinElster ein. 2. Gehen Sie zu "Mein Benutzerkonto" > "ElsterSecure": https://www.elster.de/eportal/meinKonto/elstersecure 3. Unter "Login-Option ElsterSecure hinzufügen" können Sie die App mit Ihrem MeinElster-Konto verknüpfen Wenn Sie noch kein MeinElster Konto besitzen, können Sie sich unter www.elster.de registrieren und ElsterSecure als Login-Option wählen. Derzeit ist eine Authentisierung mittels ElsterSecure nur für den Login in MeinElster möglich. Eine Übermittlung durch Drittanbieter von Steuersoftware wird noch nicht unterstützt, hierfür benötigen Sie weiterhin ein Zertifikat. ElsterSecure benötigt folgende Berechtigungen: - Zugriff auf die Kamera(s) des Geräts: Diese Berechtigung wird für das Scannen des QR-Codes benötigt. Datenschutzhinweis: https://www.elster.de/eportal/infoseite/elstersecure
HKCM
Gain an edge in your investments with detailed chart analyses for stocks, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. The app provides precise entry points and target zones across over 190 markets to simplify your trading decisions.
- 190+ market chart analyses
- Stock, crypto, and commodity analyses
- Precise entry points and target zones
- Portfolio management
- Real-time news updates
- Daily news bulletins
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Maximize your investments with our chart analyses. Whether you're investing in stocks, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or other financial instruments, our app keeps you two steps ahead of the market! We define clear entry points and target zones to make your trading decisions easier. In total, we offer analyses on over 190 markets. What to expect: Stock Analyses - Tech Stocks: Nvidia, Apple, and more. - US Stocks: BlackRock, Nike, and more. - China Stocks: Alibaba, BYD, and more. - Cannabis Stocks: SynBiotic, Canopy Growth, and more. Crypto Analyses - Bitcoin (BTC) - Ethereum (ETH) - Solana (SOL) - Cardano (ADA) - Ripple (XRP) + 14 other altcoins. Commodities - Gold analysis - Silver analysis - Oil market analysis - Natural gas analysis You’ll also receive analyses on the world’s largest indices (DAX, S&P 500, Nasdaq, ...), various industrial metals, and four agricultural commodities. Features of the HKCM App: - Daily stock analyses - Daily crypto analyses - Professional portfolio management - Precise entry points and target zones - Target zone tracking - Real-time news updates - Daily news bulletins … and much more Hopf-Klinkmüller Capital Management GmbH & Co. KG Hasenbergsteige 5 70178 Stuttgart Please note: The app content is currently only available in German.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HKCM at weekly against ElsterSecure's every 4 months. HKCM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ElsterSecure's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
HKCM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElsterSecure has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of ElsterSecure's written reviews are positive against 75% of HKCM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ElsterSecure ships an update every 4 months, HKCM weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElsterSecure | HKCM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (89 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better | 74.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bayerisches Landesamt fuer Steuern | Hopf-Klinkmüller Capital Management GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
ElsterSecure
HKCM
In-app purchases
ElsterSecure
No in-app purchases
HKCM
No in-app purchases
