Comparison

RSA Authenticator (SecurID) vs Citrix Workspace

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

Head to head
About

RSA Authenticator (SecurID)

This app provides multi-factor authentication for enterprises, offering passwordless security through device-bound passkeys. It supports various authentication methods like OTP, biometrics, and push notifications to secure digital access.

Highlights
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Passwordless Security with Passkeys
  • One-Time Passcodes (OTP)
  • Push Notifications
  • Biometric Authentication
  • QR Code Authentication
Currently charting
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RSA Authenticator App Secure your digital life and streamline access with the RSA Authenticator App. Designed for enterprises and highly regulated industries, RSA offers a trusted way to secure authentication regardless of your environment. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Made Easy Protect your accounts with RSA's diverse multi-factor authentication (MFA) options, including one-time passcodes (OTP), QR codes, code matching, push notifications, biometrics, and hardware authenticators for an extra layer of security. RSA provides device-bound passkeys that are seamless and phishing-resistant, ensuring a smooth experience across your apps and services. Passwordless Security, Simplified Forget passwords; use passkeys. Use your device-bound passkey for fast, secure, and frictionless authentication—perfect for organizations looking to reduce risks and boost workforce productivity. Note: Your company must be an RSA customer to use this app. Contact your help desk administrator if you did not receive the information required to register your device. The RSA Authenticator app is an update to the existing SecurID 4.X app and a replacement for SecurID Authenticate 3.9.x app. Please refer to the “What’s New” section on macOS and iOS App Store for further details.

About

Citrix Workspace

Access your company's SaaS, web apps, mobile apps, files, and virtual desktops from any device. Stay productive on the go with seamless access to your work environment, just as you would in the office. Requires company IT setup.

Highlights
  • Access SaaS and web apps
  • Access mobile apps
  • Access virtual apps and desktops
  • Access files
  • Work from any device
  • Report issues to IT
Features
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Citrix Workspace app lets you access your SaaS, web apps, mobile, virtual apps, files, and desktops to help you be as productive on the go as you are in the office. If your company uses Citrix, you have the freedom to work on your favourite device from wherever you are. Just ask your IT department how to get started. HOW TO USE CITRIX Workspace app 1. Open Citrix Workspace app and tap on Get Started. 2. Enter the Server or email address as instructed by Your IT Help Desk or system administrator. 3. Enter your User Name and Password. 4. Select the applications you want to use. 5. For adding multiple accounts, navigate to Settings and tap on Manage Accounts. 6. For Deleting/Editing Account already added navigate to Settings and tap on the Store. HOW TO REPORT AN ISSUE TO CITRIX - Please contact your company's IT support team before following these steps: Option 1 1. Open Citrix Workspace app and tap 'Settings' and then 'Report Issue'. 2. Click on Advanced, choose Location as File & Console, Log Level as Verbose, click on the back arrow. 3. Type in a description of the issue and click Share. Choose your Email app. This will generate a log file attached to the draft email. 4. Send the email to your company's IT support team. Option 2 1. In the App Store, go to Citrix Workspace 2. Tap 'Reviews' and then tap 'App Support' found at the bottom right of the screen. 3. This launches the Citrix support forum where you can review reported issues OR 4. To report issues, tap the menu icon and create an account first.

Screenshots

RSA Authenticator (SecurID)4 screens
Citrix Workspace3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Citrix Workspace at 4.3 against RSA Authenticator (SecurID)'s 2.7. Citrix Workspace also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 27%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). RSA Authenticator (SecurID)'s advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Citrix Workspace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Citrix Workspace has 6.4K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of RSA Authenticator (SecurID)'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Citrix Workspace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSA Authenticator (SecurID) ships an update every 3 months, Citrix Workspace monthly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RSA Authenticator (SecurID) versus Citrix Workspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSA Authenticator (SecurID)Citrix Workspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (331 ratings)4.3 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3316.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRSA SecurityCitrix Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

RSA Authenticator (SecurID)

All ratings331 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative60.7%

Citrix Workspace

All ratings6,392 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews583 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative43.1%

User reviews

RSA Authenticator (SecurID)

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 🔒 Secure authentication
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient alternative to hardware token

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Face ID bug
  • 🐛 Persistent token disappearing issue
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🤔 Confusing UI changes
  • 🤔 Ugly app icon

Citrix Workspace

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great on iPad
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🚀 Convenient remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Keyboard and mouse issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with new devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable login and authentication

Bugs and requests

RSA Authenticator (SecurID)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Token import/sync issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect token generation on wrong PIN entry

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Implement Face ID/Touch ID authentication
  • Allow copying/pasting of token
  • Provide option to customize notification sounds
  • Add widget for quick token access

Citrix Workspace

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor position issues when zoomed in
  • Keyboard shortcuts not working properly
  • Frequent disconnections and login failures
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13 and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full mouse and trackpad support
  • Improved keyboard integration
  • Better external display support
  • Microphone and camera access

In-app purchases

None

RSA Authenticator (SecurID)

No in-app purchases

None

Citrix Workspace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSA Authenticator (SecurID) free?
RSA Authenticator (SecurID) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Citrix Workspace free?
Citrix Workspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RSA Authenticator (SecurID) or Citrix Workspace?
Citrix Workspace is rated higher. RSA Authenticator (SecurID) averages 2.7 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Citrix Workspace averages 4.3 from 6.4K ratings.
Do RSA Authenticator (SecurID) or Citrix Workspace have ads?
Neither RSA Authenticator (SecurID) nor Citrix Workspace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSA Authenticator (SecurID) or Citrix Workspace?
RSA Authenticator (SecurID) ships an update every 3 months, and Citrix Workspace monthly. Most recently, RSA Authenticator (SecurID) was updated on October 13, 2026 and Citrix Workspace on October 13, 2026.

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