Comparison

Sentry NFC vs Real Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Sentry NFC

This utility app enables users to enroll their biometric Sentry Card using their smartphone. It facilitates secure card management and access through your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Biometric Sentry Card enrollment
  • Phone-based card management
  • Secure access via smartphone
  • Card enrollment utility
Features
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The Sentry NFC app allows you to use your phone to enroll your biometric Sentry Card

About

Real Authenticator

Features
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Identity Verification with the People You Trust Ever need to verify someone is really who they say they are? Real Authenticator gives you and your trusted connections a shared, rotating verification code - like two-factor authentication, but between real people. How it works: 1. Create a secure connection with someone you trust 2. Share an invite via link or QR code 3. Both of you see matching time-based codes that rotate automatically 4. Use the code to verify each other's identity anytime Built with privacy first: • Sign in with Apple - no email or password required • Face ID & passcode lock for added security • Encrypted, time-based one-time codes (TOTP) Perfect for: • Families verifying calls aren't scams • Teams confirming identity remotely • Anyone who needs a simple, trusted way to say "it's really me" Real Authenticator brings the security of 2FA to your most important relationships. Terms of Use: https://www.realauthenticator.app/terms Subscriptions & Lifetime Plans: • Free for the first 3 connections. • Family Plan - Up to 8 connections ($12.99/mo, $119.99/yr, or $249.99 Lifetime) • Professional Plan - Up to 25 connections ($29.99/mo, 249.99/yr, or $599.99 Lifetime) Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Lifetime Purchases are a one time purchase for lifetime access

Screenshots

Sentry NFC4 screens
Real Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentry NFC at none against Real Authenticator's 6. Sentry NFC also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Real Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Sentry NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sentry NFC versus Real Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentry NFCReal Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSentry EnterprisesPhillip Boscarino

In-app purchases

None

Sentry NFC

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Real Authenticator

Subscriptions4
  • Real Authenticator Family Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Family Annual$119.991 Year
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  • Real Authenticator Pro Annual$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • Real Authenticator Family Lifetime$249.99
  • Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime$599.99

Questions

Is Sentry NFC free?
Sentry NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Authenticator free?
Real Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sentry NFC or Real Authenticator have ads?
Neither Sentry NFC nor Real Authenticator shows ads.

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