# SecureAuth Authenticate vs OT Advanced Authentication

The clearest difference is monetization model: SecureAuth Authenticate at free against OT Advanced Authentication's paid. SecureAuth Authenticate also leads on rating (2.2 vs 1.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). OT Advanced Authentication's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SecureAuth Authenticate holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OT Advanced Authentication has 148 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SecureAuth Authenticate's written reviews are positive against 14% of OT Advanced Authentication's.

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, OT Advanced Authentication every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecureAuth Authenticate | OT Advanced Authentication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secureauth-authenticate/id615536686/reviews)** | [1.8 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ot-advanced-authentication/id843545585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 13.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 29 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SecureAuth Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/545558995) | [NetIQ Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/564830462) |

## 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


### OT Advanced Authentication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ot-advanced-authentication/id843545585)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecureAuth Authenticate free?

SecureAuth Authenticate 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, SecureAuth Authenticate or OT Advanced Authentication?

SecureAuth Authenticate is rated higher. SecureAuth Authenticate averages 2.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while OT Advanced Authentication averages 1.8 from 148 ratings.

### Do SecureAuth Authenticate or OT Advanced Authentication have ads?

Neither SecureAuth Authenticate nor OT Advanced Authentication shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecureAuth Authenticate or OT Advanced Authentication?

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, and OT Advanced Authentication every 3 months. Most recently, SecureAuth Authenticate was updated on August 12, 2026 and OT Advanced Authentication on September 23, 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.*