Citrix Workspace vs Mobile Authenticator ES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Access SaaS and web apps
- Access mobile apps
- Access virtual apps and desktops
- Access files
- Work from any device
- Report issues to IT
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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.
Mobile Authenticator ES
This app provides two-factor authentication for enterprise security, allowing users to safely connect to company applications and networks from their mobile devices. It requires Enterprise Security activation codes for use.
- Two-factor authentication
- Enterprise security
- Secure network access
- Mobile device connectivity
- Online user authentication
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Two-Factor authentication provided by OneSpan is now in your pocket! Mobile Authenticator Enterprise Security. This version can only be activated with Enterprise Security activation codes. Two-Factor authentication provided by OneSpan is now in your pocket! Mobile Authenticator Enterprise Security allows online users to safely connect to your enterprise application or networks from your mobile equipment. Help on using this application is available on OneSpan website via the Mobile Authenticator Enterprise Security application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Citrix Workspace at 49% against Mobile Authenticator ES's 0%. Mobile Authenticator ES's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Citrix Workspace ships an update monthly, Mobile Authenticator ES every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Citrix Workspace | Mobile Authenticator ES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Citrix Systems, Inc. | OneSpan International GmbH |
Customer experience
Citrix Workspace
Mobile Authenticator ES
Bugs and requests
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
Mobile Authenticator ES
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Citrix Workspace
No in-app purchases
Mobile Authenticator ES
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Citrix Workspace free?
Is Mobile Authenticator ES free?
Do Citrix Workspace or Mobile Authenticator ES have ads?
Which is updated more often, Citrix Workspace or Mobile Authenticator ES?
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