Comparison

Pearson Authenticator vs Glint Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Pearson Authenticator

Securely access apps and services with this authentication tool. Register your phone via QR codes to receive notifications or generate one-time passwords for login. Supports multiple accounts and biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Automatic setup via QR codes
  • Multiple account support
  • TouchID and FaceID authorization
  • Time and Counter based OTP generation
  • Secure access to apps and services
Features
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Pearson Authenticator works in conjunction with the Pearson Identity Platform to deliver easy, yet secure access to apps and services. Users can register their phones, using QR codes, to receive notifications or generate One-Time Passwords which can be used to securely log in. Features include: - Automatic setup via QR codes - Support for multiple accounts - Support for TouchID and FaceID to authorize access - Support for Time and Counter based One-Time Password generation

About

Glint Mobile

Access AI-generated visual supports created by educators and therapists. Scan QR codes to instantly save and use schedules, communication boards, and more offline. Supports multiple languages with text-to-speech functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan and save visual supports
  • Offline access to saved visuals
  • Text-to-speech for symbols
  • Organize visuals with folders
  • Customizable display options
  • Dual language mode
Features
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Glint Mobile is the companion app for Glint, the AI-powered visual supports platform. Educators and therapists create materials in Glint—students and clients access them instantly on their own devices. HOW IT WORKS 1. An educator or therapist creates a visual support in Glint (web platform) 2. They share it via QR code or link 3. The student scans the QR code in Glint Mobile 4. The visual is saved to their device and works offline VISUAL SUPPORTS YOU CAN ACCESS • Visual schedules • Communication boards • Social stories • Token boards and reward systems • Choice boards • Task analysis sequences • Checklists • First/Then boards • And more KEY FEATURES Scan & Save Scan QR codes to instantly add visual supports to your library. All images download automatically so everything works without internet. Text-to-Speech Tap any symbol to hear it spoken aloud. Supports 20+ languages including English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and more. Perfect for multilingual classrooms and families. Works Offline Once a visual is saved, it works completely offline. No WiFi needed—essential for consistent access at school, home, therapy sessions, or in the community. Organize Your Library Create folders to keep visuals organized. Move, rename, and delete boards as needed. Customizable Display Adjust for individual needs with high contrast mode, fit-to-screen or scroll options, and support for different board layouts. Dual Language Mode Hear symbols spoken in two languages—helpful for English language learners and bilingual communication support. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Students using visual supports created by their teachers or therapists • Clients working with speech-language pathologists • Families accessing visuals shared by school staff • Anyone who needs portable, offline access to their visual supports Glint Mobile is designed as an assistive technology tool for accessing visual supports—not for creating them. To create visual schedules, communication boards, and social stories, visit nerchat.com to use the full Glint platform. ABOUT GLINT Glint is an AI visual supports generator that helps educators, therapists, and school staff create high-quality instructional and communication visuals in seconds. Instead of manually designing, printing, and laminating materials, staff describe what they need and Glint generates ready-to-use visuals. Learn more at nerchat.com

Screenshots

Pearson Authenticator3 screens
Glint Mobile2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glint Mobile at 100% against Pearson Authenticator's 7%. Glint Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Pearson Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glint Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Pearson Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glint Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pearson Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, Glint Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pearson Authenticator versus Glint Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearson AuthenticatorGlint Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPearson Education, Inc.Ner Chat Inc.

Customer experience

Pearson Authenticator

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

Glint Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pearson Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Glint Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pearson Authenticator free?
Pearson Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glint Mobile free?
Glint Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pearson Authenticator or Glint Mobile?
Glint Mobile is rated higher. Pearson Authenticator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Glint Mobile averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Pearson Authenticator or Glint Mobile have ads?
Neither Pearson Authenticator nor Glint Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pearson Authenticator or Glint Mobile?
Pearson Authenticator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Glint Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, Pearson Authenticator was updated on October 8, 2026 and Glint Mobile on September 29, 2026.

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