Comparison

FortiToken Mobile vs MDT Compass

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

MDT Compass

Access essential business tools and insights on the go. This app features a knowledge base for product information and training, a status page for system updates, and tools to manage support tickets and connect via live chat.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive knowledge base
  • Real-time status updates
  • Ticket management
  • Live chat support
  • Product information and training
Features
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Designed to keep you connected, informed, and empowered. Access essential tools and insights at your fingertips—wherever and whenever you need them. Key Features: •Knowledge Base: Dive into a comprehensive library of articles covering everything you need to know—from the latest product releases and updates to expert-led training sessions on MDT’s suite of services. Our knowledge base is your go-to for staying up-to-date and fully equipped. •Status Page: Stay informed with real-time updates on system uptime, outages, and notifications to keep you in the loop during any service disruptions. •Manage Tickets: Easily open and track tickets for a variety of needs, from adding new users to Compass and overseeing project implementations to requesting support when issues arise. MDT Compass keeps your service requests organized and accessible. •Live Chat: Connect with an MDT Contact Center representative for real-time assistance.

Screenshots

FortiToken Mobile4 screens
MDT Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MDT Compass at 5.0 against FortiToken Mobile's 2.9. MDT Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). FortiToken Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. MDT Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MDT Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FortiToken Mobile has 120 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FortiToken Mobile ships an update every 2 months, MDT Compass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FortiToken Mobile versus MDT Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFortiToken MobileMDT Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (120 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings120 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB32 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFortinetIT Group, LLC

Customer experience

FortiToken Mobile

All ratings120 ratings
Positive40.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative45.8%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral15.5%
Negative52.2%

MDT Compass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MDT Compass

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

MDT Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FortiToken Mobile free?
FortiToken Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDT Compass free?
MDT Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FortiToken Mobile or MDT Compass?
MDT Compass is rated higher. FortiToken Mobile averages 2.9 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while MDT Compass averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FortiToken Mobile or MDT Compass have ads?
Neither FortiToken Mobile nor MDT Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FortiToken Mobile or MDT Compass?
FortiToken Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and MDT Compass every 5 days. Most recently, FortiToken Mobile was updated on September 22, 2026 and MDT Compass on July 6, 2026.

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