Comparison

Mobile Authenticator ES. vs OT Advanced Authentication

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Authenticator ES.

This app provides two-factor authentication for enterprise security, enabling users to securely connect to company applications and networks from their mobile devices. It's designed for businesses requiring robust access control and is activated via enterprise security codes.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Enterprise security
  • Secure network access
  • Mobile connectivity
  • Activation via enterprise codes
Features
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Two-Factor authentication provided by OneSpan is now in your pocket! Mobile Authenticator Enterprise Security. This version can only be activated with Enterprise Security activation codes. Two-Factor authentication provided by OneSpan is now in your pocket! Mobile Authenticator Enterprise Security allows online users to safely connect to your enterprise application or networks from your mobile equipment. Help on using this application is available on OneSpan website via the Mobile Authenticator Enterprise Security application.

About

OT Advanced Authentication

Enhance security beyond traditional passwords with multifactor authentication. Protect sensitive data from fraud and unauthorized access with advanced verification methods.

Highlights
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Secure sensitive information
  • Step-up protection
  • Fraud prevention
  • Unauthorized access prevention
Features
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OpenText Advanced Authentication lets you move beyond username and password to a more secure way to protect your sensitive information. Using multifactor authentication, you can now step up protection at a time when fraud or unauthorized access are overriding concerns. Additional information on the features and benefits of Advanced Authentication is available at https://www.opentext.com/products/advanced-authentication.

Screenshots

Mobile Authenticator ES.3 screens
OT Advanced Authentication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Authenticator ES. at 2.5 against OT Advanced Authentication's 1.8. Mobile Authenticator ES. also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (24% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

Mobile Authenticator ES. holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 150 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Mobile Authenticator ES.'s written reviews are positive against 8% of OT Advanced Authentication's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Authenticator ES. ships an update every 2 months, OT Advanced Authentication every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobile Authenticator ES. versus OT Advanced Authentication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Authenticator ES.OT Advanced Authentication
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (60 ratings) — better1.8 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings60150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneSpan International GmbHNetIQ Corporation

Customer experience

Mobile Authenticator ES.

All ratings60 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative65.3%

OT Advanced Authentication

All ratings150 ratings
Positive14.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative85.2%

User reviews

Mobile Authenticator ES.

From 60 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure authentication

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Blank screen issue
  • 🐛 Forgets credentials
  • 🐛 Slow to update
  • 🐛 Limited to one token

OT Advanced Authentication

From 150 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast authentication process with biometric support
  • ✅ Reliable functionality when working properly
  • 🔒 Secure two-factor authentication method
  • 👍 Easy to use interface once set up
  • ⚡ Quick approval times with fingerprint/Face ID

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Push notifications frequently disappear or fail to appear
  • ⏱️ Authentication requests timeout immediately after approval
  • 🔄 Requires frequent re-authentication and manual app opening
  • 😤 Difficult and confusing setup process
  • 💥 Frequent crashes on newer iPhone models and iOS versions

Bugs and requests

Mobile Authenticator ES.

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Blank screen on opening
  • Forgets authentication details
  • Cannot edit server time
  • App crashes on iOS 15
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  • App crashes on iOS 9
  • App crashes on iPhone 4
  • App crashes on iPhone 6+
  • App crashes on iPhone 5
  • App blinks and loses QR Code
  • New release broke software
  • App opens but no numbers
  • App takes over screen unsolicited

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Watch version of OTP function
  • Ability to renew without reinstalling
  • Support for iOS betas
  • Ability to edit server time
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  • Support for multiple accounts/tokens
  • Simpler interface
  • Upfront instructions

OT Advanced Authentication

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Push notifications disappear immediately after appearing
  • Authentication requests timeout within seconds of approval
  • App crashes on iOS 14+ and iPhone 12/15 models
  • Face ID gets stuck in loop requiring phone restart
  • QR code scanner fails to work
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  • Blank white screen appears instead of PIN entry
  • App fails to launch or shows brief flash then disappears
  • Notifications not appearing on Apple Watch despite settings enabled
  • Login credentials not persisting between sessions
  • App freezes during enrollment of new organizations
  • PIN reset fails and deletes user data
  • App becomes unresponsive after failed authentication attempts
  • Incompatibility with device upgrades causing permanent lockout

Requested features

9 requests
  • Apple Watch support for direct approval without phone
  • Biometric/Face ID authentication without PIN requirement
  • Lock screen notification approval capability
  • Persistent notification badges
  • Ability to bulk delete request history
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  • Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
  • Improved UI/design modernization
  • Seamless device transfer without account lockout
  • Offline TOTP functionality

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Authenticator ES.

No in-app purchases

None

OT Advanced Authentication

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Authenticator ES. free?
Mobile Authenticator ES. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OT Advanced Authentication free?
OT Advanced Authentication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Authenticator ES. or OT Advanced Authentication?
Mobile Authenticator ES. is rated higher. Mobile Authenticator ES. averages 2.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while OT Advanced Authentication averages 1.8 from 150 ratings.
Do Mobile Authenticator ES. or OT Advanced Authentication have ads?
Neither Mobile Authenticator ES. nor OT Advanced Authentication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Authenticator ES. or OT Advanced Authentication?
Mobile Authenticator ES. ships an update every 2 months, and OT Advanced Authentication every 3 months. Most recently, Mobile Authenticator ES. was updated on October 15, 2026 and OT Advanced Authentication on October 16, 2026.

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