# SecureAuth Authenticate vs USF Alumni Association

The clearest difference is rating: USF Alumni Association at 4.6 against SecureAuth Authenticate's 2.4. USF Alumni Association also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). SecureAuth Authenticate's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

USF Alumni Association holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of SecureAuth Authenticate's written reviews are positive against 0% of USF Alumni Association's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, USF Alumni Association every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecureAuth Authenticate | USF Alumni Association |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secureauth-authenticate/id615536686/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usf-alumni-association/id1153766497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **26.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SecureAuth Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/545558995) | [University of South Florida Alumni Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/459102337) |

## What reviewers say

### SecureAuth Authenticate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secureauth-authenticate/id615536686)

This app verifies your identity to securely access personal and work applications. It supports multi-factor authentication by generating one-time passcodes for two-factor authentication flows. It offers features like push notifications and offline code generation.

**Highlights:** Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Generates one-time passcodes (OTP), Supports multiple accounts, Quick QR code setup, Works offline, Push notification approvals, PIN protection for OTP

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as expected (when functional)
- 👍 Simple to use (historically)
- 👍 Generates codes
- 👍 Secure and perfect (historically)
- 👍 Nice UI (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Stops working
- 🐛 Unusable
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Not getting push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App stopped working after a month or two
- Crashing during enrollment on iOS26/iPhone17
- App crashes during registration on iPhone 17 iOS 26
- Login number request not working for about a year
- Not getting push notifications verification codes on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add watchOS support
- Dark mode option
- Support for landscape and portrait mode
- Option to change font
- Ability to scan QR code from album


### USF Alumni Association

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usf-alumni-association/id1153766497)

Connect with the University of South Florida Alumni Association on your mobile device. Discover local groups and events, access alumni benefits and discounts, and stay updated with the USF magazine. Renew your membership and feel connected to the USF community.

**Highlights:** Find alumni groups and events, Read USF magazine, Access member benefits and discounts, Mobile membership card, Renew membership

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecureAuth Authenticate free?

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

### Is USF Alumni Association free?

USF Alumni Association is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SecureAuth Authenticate or USF Alumni Association?

USF Alumni Association is rated higher. SecureAuth Authenticate averages 2.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while USF Alumni Association averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do SecureAuth Authenticate or USF Alumni Association have ads?

Neither SecureAuth Authenticate nor USF Alumni Association shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecureAuth Authenticate or USF Alumni Association?

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, and USF Alumni Association every 13 months. Most recently, SecureAuth Authenticate was updated on October 12, 2026 and USF Alumni Association on October 1, 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.*