IDBI Soft Token vs Ascendfp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDBI Soft Token
Generate One-Time Passwords (OTPs) offline for secure authentication with your bank's net banking. This app eliminates the need for SMS OTPs, offering a convenient and reliable alternative for authorizing transactions without mobile network coverage.
- Offline OTP generation
- Alternative to SMS OTP
- Secure transaction authentication
- No mobile network required
- Convenient OTP access
- Registration via net banking
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OTP generated through this application is an alternative to SMS OTP, for authenticating transactions/requests in IDBI Net Banking. It enables you to generate OTP from mobile based application in lieu of SMS OTP sent by Bank on registered mobile number. This option eliminates the need to have mobile coverage, non-receipt or delayed delivery of SMS OTP. It is a convenient way of generating OTP instead of waiting for the SMS OTP. In order to use the facility, you need to complete the registration process. You need to login to internet banking and request for soft token registration. The registration option is available in the My Profile section under “Security” tab named as “Soft Token Registration”. Upon submitting the registration request, you will receive activation code through SMS. If activation code is not received, you can also regenerate using “Soft Token Activation Code Regeneration” option in net banking . Once you receive the activation code, you can complete the activation process of this application on your mobile by providing details such as customer ID and internet banking login id. Upon submission and verification of user details, activation to IDBI Soft Token will be completed. Now you can start using soft token based OTP for authorizing financial transactions/ requests. Benefits: · The OTP generated is offline. Hence there is no need to be on mobile network. · No need to wait for OTP sent over SMS. Important Instructions: · You need to register for availing this service. Kindly initiate registration process from net banking. · You will need activation code, Customer ID and login details to enable net banking channel. · Select SIM having registered mobile number for activation process. · Every time you need to provide Pass code to generate Soft Token Based OTP from APP. · In case you forget the pass code, Please re-initiate the activation process.
Ascendfp
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Ascendfp offers an all-in-one account for managing your personal finances. With multiple themes to choose from, you can customize the app to your liking. The interactive goal planning module helps you track your financial goals, while the profile page brings all your profiling information into one place. Our app is secure, with PIN and biometric authentication options. You can manage your mutual fund portfolio and view all transactions and SIPs, as well as search for and compare different mutual funds. Online investment account creation is simplified to just 5 minutes, and you can complete the whole transaction journey within the app without having to authenticate the transaction from email. Mandate authentication can also be completed within the app and activated within 2 minutes. With 20+ asset classes available, including MF, Stocks, Insurance, Fixed income, Commodities, Real estate, NPS, Small Savings schemes, and Loans, you can easily manage your portfolio. Adding, editing, and deleting assets has been improved for a seamless experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: IDBI Soft Token at 2 against Ascendfp's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
| Parameter | IDBI Soft Token | Ascendfp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IDBI BANK LIMITED | ASCEND FINANCIAL INC |
In-app purchases
IDBI Soft Token
No in-app purchases
Ascendfp
No in-app purchases
Questions
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