# SecureAuth Authenticate vs symplr Workforce

The clearest difference is ratings volume: symplr Workforce at 2.1K against SecureAuth Authenticate's 15. symplr Workforce also leads on chart position (#203 vs unranked). SecureAuth Authenticate's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 3%). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for SecureAuth Authenticate against 2.2 for symplr Workforce. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: symplr Workforce has 2.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of SecureAuth Authenticate's written reviews are positive against 3% of symplr Workforce's.

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, symplr Workforce every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecureAuth Authenticate | symplr Workforce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secureauth-authenticate/id615536686/reviews) | [2.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symplr-workforce/id934444927/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 3.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 29 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SecureAuth Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/545558995) | [symplr software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/505907766) |

## 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


### symplr Workforce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symplr-workforce/id934444927)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app allows employees to manage their schedules, request time off, and clock in/out with location verification. Managers can oversee employee timecards, approve requests, and monitor staffing levels to ensure optimal workforce management.

**Highlights:** Self-scheduling and shift requests, Location-based clocking with alerts, Timecard management and approval, Request time off, View employee schedules and timecards, Monitor staffing levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Convenient for clocking in/out
- 🔒 Secure login options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🔍 Confusing schedule display
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🔒 Unreliable biometrics
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent clock-in/out registration
- Timecard errors and discrepancies
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Schedule not accurately reflecting shifts

**Requested features**

- Ability to view full team schedules
- Option to customize schedule display
- Improved calendar integration
- Streamlined login process
- More flexible time editing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecureAuth Authenticate free?

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

### Is symplr Workforce free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SecureAuth Authenticate or symplr Workforce?

SecureAuth Authenticate and symplr Workforce are both rated 2.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do SecureAuth Authenticate or symplr Workforce have ads?

Neither SecureAuth Authenticate nor symplr Workforce shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecureAuth Authenticate or symplr Workforce?

SecureAuth Authenticate ships an update monthly, and symplr Workforce every 5 weeks. Most recently, SecureAuth Authenticate was updated on August 12, 2026 and symplr Workforce on September 22, 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.*