Comparison

FortiToken Mobile vs 1Kosmos

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

Head to head
About

FortiToken Mobile

This app generates one-time passwords (OTPs) for secure authentication. It supports event-based and time-based OTPs, acting as a client for back-end validation servers. The application prioritizes user privacy and control, requiring explicit permissions for any data access.

Highlights
  • Event-based OTP generation
  • Time-based OTP generation
  • OATH compliant
  • QR code scanning for activation
  • TouchID/FaceID for app security
  • Push notifications
Features
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FortiToken Mobile is an OATH compliant, event-based and time-based One Time Password (OTP) generator application for the mobile device. It is the client component of Fortinet’s highly secure, simple to use and administer, and extremely cost effective solution for meeting your strong authentication needs. You will need to use FortiOS or FortiAuthenticator as the back-end validation server. Requires iOS 12 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Privacy and Control: FortiToken Mobile cannot change settings on your phone, take pictures or video, record or transmit audio, nor can it read or send emails. Further, it cannot see your browser history, and it requires your permission to send you notifications or to change any settings. And, FortiToken Mobile cannot remotely wipe your phone. Any visibility FortiToken Mobile requires is to verify your OS version to determine app version compatibility. Sensitive information, such as Email Address or Token seeds may be entered during manual installation of FortiToken tokens, 3rd Party tokens, and Token Transfer. While FortiToken Mobile cannot change any settings without your permission, the following permissions are relevant to FortiToken Mobile operations: • Access to camera for scanning QR codes for easy token activation • TouchID/FaceID: used for app security, respectively. • Access to the Internet for communication to activate tokens and receive push notifications • "Send Feedback by Email", to automatically populate the "Sender" field • Internally share files between applications to prepare an attachment to be sent by email for "Send Feedback by Email" • FortiToken must keep the phone awake while it is upgrading the internal database to avoid data corruption. By downloading and Installing FortiToken Mobile, I agree with all terms stated above.

About

1Kosmos

Securely access digital services without passwords using advanced biometrics and a privacy-first approach. This app automates identity proofing, provides a digital wallet for passwordless logins, and gives you control over your personal data.

Highlights
  • Passwordless authentication
  • Biometric identity verification
  • Digital identity wallet
  • Automated identity proofing
  • Data privacy control
  • Secure account access
Features
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Experience secure, passwordless access with the 1Kosmos mobile app (Formerly BlockID) - your personal digital identity and authentication wallet. 1Kosmos uses advanced biometrics and a privacy-by-design approach to verify your identity and protect your personal information, letting you access digital services safely and efficiently without passwords. The app automates identity proofing at account creation, issues you a digital wallet for passwordless account access, and gives you complete control over your data, preventing unauthorized access by third parties. Whether signing up for a new service, logging in to work, or managing sensitive information, the 1Kosmos mobile app (Formerly BlockID) delivers a seamless, privacy-first experience on any device. Backed by industry certifications and trusted by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, 1Kosmos helps reduce fraud, protect against account takeover, and keep your data private - all in one easy-to-use app.

Screenshots

FortiToken Mobile4 screens
1Kosmos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1Kosmos at 4.8 against FortiToken Mobile's 2.9. 1Kosmos also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (51% vs 31%). FortiToken Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. FortiToken Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 1Kosmos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Kosmos holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 428 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of FortiToken Mobile's written reviews are positive against 51% of 1Kosmos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FortiToken Mobile ships an update every 2 months, 1Kosmos monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FortiToken Mobile versus 1Kosmos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFortiToken Mobile1Kosmos
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (123 ratings)4.8 (428 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews51.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123428 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFortinet1Kosmos Inc.,

Customer experience

FortiToken Mobile

All ratings123 ratings
Positive39.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral14.9%
Negative54.0%

1Kosmos

All ratings423 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative47.0%

Bugs and requests

FortiToken Mobile

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes immediately on launch after May 2025 update
  • Push notification Approve/Deny buttons hang and don't respond
  • QR code scanner fails to capture or focus properly
  • Camera permission granted but no capture box appears
  • App crashes on first open then works on second attempt
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  • Tokens go out of sync requiring re-pairing
  • Push notifications fail to work entirely
  • iOS 26 push notification dialog doesn't appear
  • App freezes when push notifications arrive
  • macOS M2 compatibility issues
  • JSON error when activating tokens

Requested features

9 requests
  • Apple Watch app with push approval capability
  • Support for standard TOTP/HOTP authentication
  • Tap-to-copy token feature instead of long-press
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Larger hit box for eye icon
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  • Search functionality for multiple tokens
  • macOS app support
  • Improved QR code scanning with better focus
  • Simplified PIN/password authentication flow

1Kosmos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FortiToken Mobile

One-time2
  • 5 tokens$499.00
  • 10 tokens$959.00
None

1Kosmos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FortiToken Mobile free?
FortiToken Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1Kosmos free?
1Kosmos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FortiToken Mobile or 1Kosmos?
1Kosmos is rated higher. FortiToken Mobile averages 2.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while 1Kosmos averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.
Do FortiToken Mobile or 1Kosmos have ads?
Neither FortiToken Mobile nor 1Kosmos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FortiToken Mobile or 1Kosmos?
FortiToken Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and 1Kosmos monthly. Most recently, FortiToken Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and 1Kosmos on October 29, 2026.

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