# EE vs Pearson Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: EE at 4.5 against Pearson Authenticator's 2.5. EE also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 12) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Pearson Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EE has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of EE's written reviews are positive against 7% of Pearson Authenticator's.

EE ships an update fortnightly, Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EE | Pearson Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ee-mobile-broadband-and-tech/id567457151/reviews)** | [2.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearson-authenticator/id6468722708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **9.7% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 376 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/561959980) | [Pearson Education, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386384450) |

## What reviewers say

### EE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ee-mobile-broadband-and-tech/id567457151)

Manage your mobile and broadband services, shop for new devices, and access exclusive rewards. Fine-tune your home WiFi, protect your family online, and get quick assistance from a digital helper. It's your all-in-one hub for staying connected and saving money.

**Highlights:** Manage EE accounts, Data Gifting, WiFi Controls, Parental Controls, Digital Assistant, Shop for devices, Tech insurance, Exclusive rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for checking usage
- 🚀 Useful for travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🔄 Constant need to log in
- 🔄 Redirects to website too often

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to top up or make payments
- Inconsistent data usage tracking
- Pairing problems with home devices

**Requested features**

- Allow dark mode
- Improve account management features
- Integrate more functionality within the app
- Provide better customer support options


### Pearson Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearson-authenticator/id6468722708)

Securely access apps and services with this authentication tool. Register your phone via QR codes to receive notifications or generate one-time passwords for login. Supports multiple accounts and biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Automatic setup via QR codes, Multiple account support, TouchID and FaceID authorization, Time and Counter based OTP generation, Secure access to apps and services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and fast setup
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Snappy and quick response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not intuitive at all
- 👎 Terrible user experience
- 👎 Clumsy and unworkable authentication
- 👎 Absolute waste of time
- 👎 Spotty notification delivery

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't send notification more than half the time
- App worked for about a week before it stopped
- Kept changing the number codes
- Causes a strobe effect on screen
- Doesn't work on Mac OS Safari browser

**Requested features**

- Allow Google Authenticator
- Allow Microsoft authentication
- Allow other existing authenticator apps
- Provide guidance on setting up secret questions
- Provide guidance on QR code scanning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EE free?

EE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pearson Authenticator free?

Pearson Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EE or Pearson Authenticator?

EE is rated higher. EE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pearson Authenticator averages 2.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do EE or Pearson Authenticator have ads?

Neither EE nor Pearson Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EE or Pearson Authenticator?

EE ships an update fortnightly, and Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. Most recently, EE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pearson Authenticator on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*