SafeNet MobilePASS vs PingID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant one-time passcode generation
- Secure remote access
- Two-factor authentication
- Identity protection
- Convenient access control
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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.
PingID
This app enhances login security and verifies user identities. It also functions as a digital wallet for managing digital identities securely. Administrators benefit from mission-critical security features, and offline support is available.
- User identity verification
- Digital wallet for identity management
- Mission-critical security for administrators
- Offline support
- Seamless integration with PingOne ecosystem
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The PingID® mobile app is a user-friendly solution designed to enhance login security and verify end users’ identities. Additionally, it serves as a digital wallet, enabling secure storage and management of digital identities. The app offers mission-critical security features for administrators and provides offline support for scenarios where a device lacks signal. The PingID mobile app integrates seamlessly with PingOne®, PingFederate®, PingOne Verify®, and PingOne Credentials®. Before installation, please ensure your organization has licensed PingID, PingOne Verify, or PingOne Credentials. For more information, contact your administrator or Ping Identity support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PingID at every 6 weeks against SafeNet MobilePASS's every 6 months. PingID also leads on chart position (#34 vs unranked) and ratings volume (435 vs 114). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for SafeNet MobilePASS against 2.2 for PingID. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 435 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of SafeNet MobilePASS's written reviews are positive against 20% of PingID's.
SafeNet MobilePASS ships an update every 6 months, PingID every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SafeNet MobilePASS | PingID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (114 ratings) — better | 2.2 (435 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews — better | 19.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 114 | 435 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #34 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SafeNet, Inc. | Ping Identity Corporation |
Customer experience
SafeNet MobilePASS
PingID
User reviews
SafeNet MobilePASS
From 114 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Core functionality works reliably for authentication
- 🔒 Provides secure token-based access
- 📱 Eliminates need for physical hardware tokens
- ⚡ Quick access to passcodes when working
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward purpose
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ No biometric authentication (Touch ID/Face ID)
- ❌ No Apple Watch support
- 🖥️ Poor UI/UX design and dated appearance
- 📱 Not optimized for iPhone X and newer screen sizes
PingID
From 435 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 👍 Convenient with Apple Watch
- 🚀 Fast authentication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable, often doesn't work
- 🤯 Frustrating and confusing to set up
- 🤖 Poor user interface and UX
- 🔒 Overly intrusive permissions
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
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
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- 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
PingID
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrectly identifies devices as jailbroken
- Fails to send push notifications consistently
- Camera issues when trying to scan QR codes
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to add new devices easily
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Customizable alert sounds
- Faster authentication process
In-app purchases
SafeNet MobilePASS
No in-app purchases
PingID
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SafeNet MobilePASS free?
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