Comparison

MEXC Authenticator vs Petra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MEXC Authenticator

This app generates secure verification codes for two-factor authentication across various platforms. It supports multiple applications and offers offline code generation for enhanced security. You can also customize icons and search for accounts easily.

Highlights
  • Multi-application support
  • Time-based and counter-based codes
  • Offline code generation
  • QR code account transfer
  • Icon customization
  • Search and group functions
Features
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About this app: The MEXC Authenticator is the official authenticator application for the MEXC platform (www.mexc.com). Apart from MEXC, the MEXC Authenticator app can also be used to generate verification codes for a variety of other applications which support two-step verification across both web and mobile platforms. Two-step verification, also known as two-factor authentication, requires users to log in with both their password and a temporary verification code. For increased security, you may also configure Face ID on the MEXC Authenticator to prevent unauthorised code generation. Features: - Multi-application support (Facebook, Google, Amazon) - Provides both time-based and counter-based verification codes - Fuss-free QR code based account transfers between devices - Allows generation of verification codes offline - Supports secure data deletion - Supports icon customization for ease of reference - Search function allows users to search for accounts by name - Group function helps users to better organize their accounts To use the MEXC Authenticator with the MEXC platform, 2-Step Verification must first be enabled in your MEXC account.

About

Petra

Manage and use your cryptocurrency on the Aptos blockchain with this secure and intuitive wallet. Explore decentralized applications, earn on stablecoins, and stake assets with low fees and fast transactions.

Highlights
  • Store and manage crypto assets
  • Explore dApps with multi-tabs
  • Earn on stablecoins with Petra Earn
  • Stake APT and access liquid staking
  • Biometric authentication
  • Sub-second transactions and low fees
Features
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Petra Wallet is your gateway to the Aptos blockchain. Built by the team at Aptos Labs, Petra makes it easy, safe, and intuitive to store, manage, and use your crypto all in one place. Whether you're moving money, exploring dApps, or earning on your stablecoins, Petra gives you the tools to experience what Web3 has to offer. Do more with your crypto • Sub-second transactions and sub-cent fees (yes, really, less than $0.0001) • Use Petra Earn to deposit stablecoins in one click—no lockups, no friction • Explore with multi-tabs—because every DeFi app deserves a dedicated window • Stake APT or access liquid staking through top Aptos DeFi protocols We keep you safe • You stay in full control of your assets • Your privacy is 100% respected • Independently audited by top security firms • Biometric authentication for added protection Tap into the future of Web3 • Discover ecosystem events and community activity • Connect with creators shaping the next era of the web3 landscape • Join the OG community of builders on Aptos If you want speed, low fees, and real innovation—Aptos is your blockchain. Download Petra Wallet today and explore everything Aptos has to offer.

Screenshots

MEXC Authenticator4 screens
Petra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MEXC Authenticator at 100% against Petra's 75%. MEXC Authenticator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Petra's advantage is ratings volume (317 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MEXC Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petra has 317 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MEXC Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 75% of Petra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEXC Authenticator ships an update monthly, Petra every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MEXC Authenticator versus Petra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEXC AuthenticatorPetra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (317 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3317 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB97 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOnechain Technology LtdAptos Labs

Customer experience

MEXC Authenticator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Petra

All ratings317 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

MEXC Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Petra

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Insufficient funds for transaction fee
  • Authentication error on app open, retry does nothing
  • App not working after installing, shows 'Ver... error' and is frozen
  • Not showing staked balance and unstake is unavailable
  • Incorrect number formatting (e.g., 1.000 for a thousand)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to change currency preference
  • Support for 24 seed phrases

In-app purchases

None

MEXC Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Petra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEXC Authenticator free?
MEXC Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petra free?
Petra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MEXC Authenticator or Petra?
MEXC Authenticator is rated higher. MEXC Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Petra averages 4.8 from 317 ratings.
Do MEXC Authenticator or Petra have ads?
Neither MEXC Authenticator nor Petra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEXC Authenticator or Petra?
MEXC Authenticator ships an update monthly, and Petra every 3 weeks. Most recently, MEXC Authenticator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Petra on November 3, 2026.

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