Comparison

HNB Authenticator vs Gemtrack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HNB Authenticator

This app provides a secure and straightforward method for authenticating sign-ins and transactions. It also allows for offline generation of One-Time Passwords (OTPs) via SMS for mobile data usage.

Highlights
  • Secure authentication
  • Transaction authentication
  • Offline OTP generation
  • SMS-based OTPs
  • Simple interface
Features
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Use HNB Authenticator from HNB PLC which offers a simple & a secure way to authenticate sign-ins and transactions. For mobile data offline use, generate OTPs via SMS.

About

Gemtrack

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Everything you need to manage your gems business Payment Tracking Track every purchase and sale with precision. Link payments to contacts with detailed amounts, dates, and notes for complete financial visibility. Gem Library Catalogue your gemstones with detailed information — type, weight, code, pieces, and high-quality photos or videos for complete inventory tracking. Smart Reminders Never miss a payment deadline. Get notified before upcoming payment dates and stay on top of your business obligations. Cloud Sync Back up your gem data and media to the cloud. Access your complete library across all your devices, anytime, anywhere. Media Attachments Attach high-quality photos and videos to your gems for easy reference and professional sharing with clients and partners. Privacy Policy: https://www.gemtrack.lk/privacy Terms of services (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HNB Authenticator4 screens
Gemtrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HNB Authenticator at none against Gemtrack's 2. Gemtrack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gemtrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HNB Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HNB Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Gemtrack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HNB Authenticator versus Gemtrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHNB AuthenticatorGemtrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHatton National BankAKTO SOLUTIONS (PRIVATE) LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

HNB Authenticator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gemtrack

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HNB Authenticator free?
HNB Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gemtrack free?
Gemtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HNB Authenticator or Gemtrack have ads?
Neither HNB Authenticator nor Gemtrack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HNB Authenticator or Gemtrack?
HNB Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and Gemtrack weekly. Most recently, HNB Authenticator was updated on October 12, 2026 and Gemtrack on October 25, 2026.

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