# SecureAuth Authenticate vs Everbridge Contact Tracer

The clearest difference is rating: Everbridge Contact Tracer at 3.0 against SecureAuth Authenticate's 2.4. Everbridge Contact Tracer also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). SecureAuth Authenticate's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Everbridge Contact Tracer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of SecureAuth Authenticate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Everbridge Contact Tracer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, Everbridge Contact Tracer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecureAuth Authenticate | Everbridge Contact Tracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secureauth-authenticate/id615536686/reviews) | **[3.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbridge-contact-tracer/id1530653228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **26.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SecureAuth Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/545558995) | [Everbridge, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/496679382) |

## 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


### Everbridge Contact Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbridge-contact-tracer/id1530653228)

This app helps organizations prevent the spread of COVID-19 through voluntary contact tracing. It shares only necessary health data with public health officials, ensuring user privacy and security. Participation is optional, and no personal identifying information is exchanged between users.

**Highlights:** Voluntary contact tracing, COVID-19 data sharing with health officials, Privacy-focused design, Organizational safety tool, Secure data exchange

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecureAuth Authenticate free?

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

### Is Everbridge Contact Tracer free?

Everbridge Contact Tracer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SecureAuth Authenticate or Everbridge Contact Tracer?

Everbridge Contact Tracer is rated higher. SecureAuth Authenticate averages 2.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Everbridge Contact Tracer averages 3.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do SecureAuth Authenticate or Everbridge Contact Tracer have ads?

Neither SecureAuth Authenticate nor Everbridge Contact Tracer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecureAuth Authenticate or Everbridge Contact Tracer?

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, and Everbridge Contact Tracer every 6 weeks. Most recently, SecureAuth Authenticate was updated on October 16, 2026 and Everbridge Contact Tracer on October 14, 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.*