Comparison

SafeNet MobilePASS vs CERN Campus

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

Head to head
About

SafeNet MobilePASS

Transform your iPhone into a secure authentication device. Generate one-time passcodes instantly for convenient and simple access to corporate networks, web applications, and online services. Offers strong two-factor authentication for enhanced identity protection.

Highlights
  • Instant one-time passcode generation
  • Secure remote access
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Identity protection
  • Convenient access control
Features
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Turn your iPhone into an instant authentication device with MobilePASS from SafeNet, an innovation in software authentication that allows you to generate one-time passcodes instantly on your iPhone, enabling secure remote access to corporate and web-based applications. MobilePASS combines the security of strong two-factor authentication with the convenience, simplicity, and ease of use of One-Time Passcodes. MobilePASS provides powerful identity protection and convenient access control for: - VPNs - SaaS applications - Terminal Server - Citrix applications - Outlook Web Access - Customer-facing online services such as e-banking sites, eLearning education portals and healthcare record sites Note: To use this application, you first need to enroll it with the appropriate enrollment credentials. These credentials should be provided to you by your administrator.

About

CERN Campus

This official community app simplifies life on campus with features like restaurant menus, a comprehensive phonebook, and an interactive map. Stay informed with campus news, discover services, and receive emergency notifications.

Highlights
  • Restaurant menus with pictures and opening times
  • CERNphone directory and contact search
  • Detailed campus map with points of interest
  • Latest campus news and events
  • Campus service directory
  • Emergency notifications and SOS button
Features
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CERN Campus is the official all-in-one app for the CERN community. It is designed to make your life easier on the campus. • Restaurants daily menus with pictures, opening times and occupancy • Phonebook: find people, who a number belongs to, call on CERNphone • Map: find rooms, offices, and points of interests on the CERN detailed Campus Map • News: read about the latest research and events on the campus • Discover all the campus services, their contact details, and location • Get notified in the case of an emergency on the campus • SOS button to call CERN’s emergency number CERN Campus is brought to you by PocketCampus in collaboration with CERN.

Screenshots

SafeNet MobilePASS2 screens
CERN Campus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CERN Campus at 5.0 against SafeNet MobilePASS's 2.3. CERN Campus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 26%). SafeNet MobilePASS's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 3). 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

CERN Campus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SafeNet MobilePASS has 115 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of SafeNet MobilePASS's written reviews are positive against 50% of CERN Campus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeNet MobilePASS ships an update every 6 months, CERN Campus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SafeNet MobilePASS versus CERN Campus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeNet MobilePASSCERN Campus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (115 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafeNet, Inc.PocketCampus Sarl

Customer experience

SafeNet MobilePASS

All ratings114 ratings
Positive25.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative65.1%

CERN Campus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

SafeNet MobilePASS

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Freezes when entering PIN code
  • Keypad positioned too low, interferes with app closing
  • VoiceOver accessibility broken after updates
  • Font and UI elements too small
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  • App stuck in 'Waiting' state
  • Enrollment link broken on most phones
  • Token setup fails on corporate sites
  • App repeatedly reinstalls itself
  • Haptic feedback removed in recent updates
  • Incompatible with iOS updates
  • Token transfer fails during app updates
  • Invalid activation code errors
  • PIN entry field not recognized by accessibility features

Requested features

17 requests
  • Apple Watch integration for convenient access
  • Touch ID and Face ID biometric authentication
  • Default to single token without selection screen
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • QR code auto-setup like modern authenticator apps
Show 12 more
  • Tap to copy passcode functionality
  • Support for iPhone X and newer screen sizes
  • iPad split-view support
  • Widget support for quick access
  • Remember last used token
  • Favorite or default token selection
  • Progress bar for token expiration countdown
  • Modern UI redesign
  • Support for third-party 2FA apps integration
  • Alphanumeric PIN options
  • Token transfer between devices
  • Haptic feedback restoration

CERN Campus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SafeNet MobilePASS

No in-app purchases

None

CERN Campus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafeNet MobilePASS free?
SafeNet MobilePASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CERN Campus free?
CERN Campus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SafeNet MobilePASS or CERN Campus?
CERN Campus is rated higher. SafeNet MobilePASS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while CERN Campus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SafeNet MobilePASS or CERN Campus have ads?
Neither SafeNet MobilePASS nor CERN Campus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeNet MobilePASS or CERN Campus?
SafeNet MobilePASS ships an update every 6 months, and CERN Campus every 3 weeks. Most recently, SafeNet MobilePASS was updated on November 6, 2026 and CERN Campus on November 3, 2026.

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