Stark Auth vs Host Bank Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stark Auth
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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.
Host Bank Pay
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Stark Auth | Host Bank Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Stark Bank S.A. | Stalo Servicos de Tecnologia LTDA |
In-app purchases
Stark Auth
No in-app purchases
Host Bank Pay
No in-app purchases









