Comparison

Garena Authenticator vs OSLink

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

Head to head
About

Garena Authenticator

This app provides an extra security layer for your game account through two-step authentication. It generates codes directly on your device, even offline, and supports linking multiple accounts.

Highlights
  • Two-step authentication
  • Offline code generation
  • QR code account linking
  • Multiple account support
  • Time-based codes
Features
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Garena Authenticator works with 2-step authentication for your Garena Account, providing an additional layer of security when managing account details and playing games. Garena Authenticator will generate authentication codes directly on your iPhone without the need for a network connection. Features include: - Support for automatic account linking by scanning QR code - Support for time-based authentication code generationNew feature: - Support for multiple accounts linking on the same device; To use your Garena Authenticator, you will need to have 2-step authentication enabled on your Garena Account and then link your Garena Account to your Garena Authenticator.

About

OSLink

Access your computer remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Control your PC from anywhere, even work from home. Supports Bluetooth keyboards and mice for a customized experience.

Highlights
  • Cross-device remote access
  • Remote desktop control
  • Work from home access
  • Bluetooth keyboard/mouse support
  • Customizable keymaps
  • Secure and stable connection
Features
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OSlink is a remote access software that works across systems and devices, allowing remote access to your computer from devices like iPhones and iPads. Main Features [Remote Access] Supports cross-device remote access between iPhones, iPads, and Windows PCs. It is a remote desktop software with no device limitations. Remotely access your work PC from your phone anytime and anywhere. Easily work from home via remote access. [Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse Support] Compatible with Bluetooth controllers and keyboard/mouse on phones/tablets. Allows you to customize your own keymap to suit your preferences. [Play Together] Remotely access your computer—safe and stable! 【Automatic renewal monthly subscription SVIP】 -- Continuous monthly subscription SVIP benefits: unlimited number of remotely controlled devices, unlimited sharing of devices, and unlimited room functions. -- Subscription period: 1 month (VIP), 1 month (SVIP), 1 year (SVIP). -- Subscription price: subject to iAP application information, for example, $0.99 per month for continuous monthly subscription products, -- Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account. -- Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. -- Renewal: Apple iTunes account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. -- Privacy Policy: https://www.oslink.io/privacypolicy.html -- User Agreement: https://www.oslink.io/terms-of-service.html -- Automatic Renewal Membership Service Agreement: https://www.oslink.io/pauto-renewable.html

Screenshots

Garena Authenticator4 screens
OSLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garena Authenticator at none against OSLink's 7. Garena Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). OSLink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months) and rating (3.2 vs 2.9). On price, review sentiment 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. OSLink sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Garena Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OSLink holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Garena Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 48% of OSLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garena Authenticator ships an update every 15 months, OSLink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Garena Authenticator versus OSLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarena AuthenticatorOSLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings)3.2 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better48.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1039 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB168 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGarena Online Private LtdGuangzhou Wujie Jiyuan Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Garena Authenticator

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

OSLink

All ratings39 ratings
Positive51.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative43.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative42.0%

In-app purchases

None

Garena Authenticator

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

OSLink

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month VIP subscription$0.991 Month
  • One month VIP subscription$0.991 Month
  • 1 month SVIP subscription$9.991 Month
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  • 1 year SVIP subscription$94.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 month vip membership$0.99
  • 1 month svip membership$9.99
  • 1 year svip membership$94.99

Questions

Is Garena Authenticator free?
Garena Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSLink free?
OSLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Garena Authenticator or OSLink?
OSLink is rated higher. Garena Authenticator averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while OSLink averages 3.2 from 39 ratings.
Do Garena Authenticator or OSLink have ads?
OSLink shows ads; Garena Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, Garena Authenticator or OSLink?
Garena Authenticator ships an update every 15 months, and OSLink every 5 weeks. Most recently, Garena Authenticator was updated on November 1, 2026 and OSLink on November 3, 2026.

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