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.
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.
- Two-factor authentication
- Enterprise security
- Secure network access
- Mobile connectivity
- Activation via enterprise codes
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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.
OT Advanced Authentication
Enhance security beyond traditional passwords with multifactor authentication. Protect sensitive data from fraud and unauthorized access with advanced verification methods.
- Multifactor authentication
- Secure sensitive information
- Step-up protection
- Fraud prevention
- Unauthorized access prevention
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile Authenticator ES. | OT Advanced Authentication |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (60 ratings) — better | 1.8 (150 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 150 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OneSpan International GmbH | NetIQ Corporation |
Customer experience
Mobile Authenticator ES.
OT Advanced Authentication
User reviews
Mobile Authenticator ES.
From 60 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Mobile Authenticator ES.
No in-app purchases
OT Advanced Authentication
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mobile Authenticator ES. free?
Is OT Advanced Authentication free?
Which has better reviews, Mobile Authenticator ES. or OT Advanced Authentication?
Do Mobile Authenticator ES. or OT Advanced Authentication have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mobile Authenticator ES. or OT Advanced Authentication?
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