Comparison

Stark Auth vs Host Bank Pay

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

Head to head
About

Stark Auth

Features
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Stark Auth is a two-factor authentication solution developed to enhance security in accessing the client account at Stark Bank. When logging in with Stark Auth, clients significantly reduce the chances of their accounts being compromised. This is due to the requirement of scanning a QR Code with a verified device, in addition to a password, to access their bank account. Detailing features: Enroll with Stark Auth as a new user by logging in with your Stark Bank account. Verify your email and phone number to activate the device. Approve or deny an attempt to log in to your Stark Bank account. Permissions: Camera access for scanning QR Code when authorizing a login. Functionality: With Stark Auth, bolster your Stark Bank account security by verifying your identity with a QR Code scan and password. Enroll seamlessly, verify your email and phone, and easily approve or deny login attempts.

About

Host Bank Pay

Features
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Host Bank é uma plataforma de gerenciamento voltada para licenciados, permitindo aos usuários monitorar e visualizar suas transações financeiras de forma centralizada. Embora não realize transações diretamente, a ferramenta oferece um ambiente seguro e organizado para acompanhar vendas, visualizar o status de pagamentos, e gerar relatórios financeiros. Ideal para comerciantes que buscam uma maneira eficiente de controlar suas operações financeiras sem a necessidade de processar pagamentos diretamente na plataforma.

Screenshots

Stark Auth4 screens
Host Bank Pay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Host Bank Pay at monthly against Stark Auth's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark Auth ships an update every 3 months, Host Bank Pay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and January 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Stark Auth versus Host Bank Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark AuthHost Bank Pay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStark Bank S.A.Stalo Servicos de Tecnologia LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Stark Auth

No in-app purchases

None

Host Bank Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stark Auth free?
Stark Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Host Bank Pay free?
Host Bank Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stark Auth or Host Bank Pay have ads?
Neither Stark Auth nor Host Bank Pay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Auth or Host Bank Pay?
Stark Auth ships an update every 3 months, and Host Bank Pay monthly. Most recently, Stark Auth was updated on September 10, 2026 and Host Bank Pay on January 1, 2026.

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