QNAP Authenticator vs ASUS ExpertWiFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QNAP Authenticator
Enhance your account security with this mobile app that provides 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login. It offers multiple verification methods, including login approval, QR code scanning, and online codes, with TOTP support for offline use and third-party accounts.
- 2-Step Verification
- Passwordless Login
- Login Approval
- QR Code Verification
- Online Verification Code
- Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)
- Offline TOTP generation
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QNAP Authenticator is a free app that adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by using your mobile device to verify your login. You can authenticate your identity using 2-Step Verification or Passwordless Login and choose from multiple verification methods. 【Requirements】 - QNAP NAS running QTS 5.1.0 (or later) - iOS 15 (or later) 【Major features of QNAP Authenticator】 - Supports 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login - Supports scanning a QR code to quickly add an account - Supports the following verification methods: 1.Login Approval: Approve a login request with just a tap 2.QR Code: Scan a QR code to verify a login request 3.Online Verification Code: Receive a code sent from your QNAP device for verification 4.Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP): Generate a code automatically renewed for verification Login Approval, QR Code, and Online Verification Code require a connection to your NAS, whereas TOTP can work offline. This method also supports verifying third-party accounts from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, GitHub, and other service providers that have implemented their authentication following the TOTP standard.
ASUS ExpertWiFi
This app provides a comprehensive network management solution for businesses, allowing for easy setup and full-function control of routers, access points, and mesh systems. It enables remote management, network customization, and security features to optimize and secure your business network from anywhere.
- Router monitoring and remote management
- Self-defined network creation (Guest, IoT, Scheduled)
- AiMesh system management and optimization
- Network data analysis and traffic history
- Client device management (blocking, scheduling)
- AiProtection security features
- 4G/5G mobile tethering
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The ExpertWiFi App is a comprehensive network solution for businesses of all sizes. It makes business network easy to set up without an IT team and provides full-function management to a complete product line with the mesh system, router, access point, and switch as your business expands. And control your business network whenever you want, wherever you go. KEY FEATURES: *Router Monitoring and Remote Management *SDN ….….Create Self Defined Network ….….Default Employee, Guest Portal, Scheduled Network, IoT Network ….….Customized Network ….….Scenario Explorer *AiMesh ….….Add AiMesh node ….….AiMesh Network Topology ….….Network management and optimization ….….AiMesh node monitoring and customized settings ….….Full backhaul options *Dashboard ….….System Monitor ….….Network Data analysis ….….Traffic History *Client Device Management ….….Block Internet access ….….Time scheduling ….….Customizable device icon and nickname *AiProtection ….….Security Scan ….….Malicious Sites Blocking ….….Infected Device Prevention and Blocking *More Features… ….….4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering ….….Device Access Control ….….QoS ….….Port Status ….….Account binding ….….Firmware Update ….….DNS settings ….….Wireless settings ….….Router setting backup ….….IP Binding ….….WOL (Wake-on-LAN) ….….Port forwarding ….….Schedule Reboot ….….Notification ----- SUPPORTED MODELS - All ExpertWiFi line up
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASUS ExpertWiFi at 4.2 against QNAP Authenticator's 2.0. ASUS ExpertWiFi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ASUS ExpertWiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS ExpertWiFi has 85 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of QNAP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 24% of ASUS ExpertWiFi's.
QNAP Authenticator ships an update every 3 months, ASUS ExpertWiFi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QNAP Authenticator | ASUS ExpertWiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (12 ratings) | 4.2 (85 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 85 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QNAP Systems, Inc. | ASUS |
Customer experience
QNAP Authenticator
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In-app purchases
QNAP Authenticator
No in-app purchases
ASUS ExpertWiFi
No in-app purchases
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