Comparison

Face Authenticator vs CardDAV Contacts

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

Head to head
About

Face Authenticator

Features
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Authenticate with just your face - secure, instant, effortless. FACE revolutionizes digital security by replacing passwords, PINs, and SMS codes with advanced face authentication technology. Verify transactions, share personal data, and access services with just a glance. Key Features: Instant Authentication - Verify any activity in seconds with face recognition Enhanced Security - Advanced biometric technology protects against fraud Zero Passwords - Eliminate the hassle of remembering complex credentials Multiple Use Cases - Payment authorization, EKYC, guest registration, document signing Privacy First - Your biometric data stays secure on your device How It Works: Download FACE and create your account Complete one-time identity verification with ID and live selfie Use face authentication for any supported service or transaction Perfect For: Secure payment approvals Digital identity verification (EKYC) Hotel and service check-ins Sharing personal information safely Document authorization Experience the future of authentication - download FACE today. What's New in this version: Version 1.0.0 Improved face recognition accuracy Faster authentication processing Enhanced security protocols Bug fixes and performance improvements

About

CardDAV Contacts

This utility app allows you to view contacts from any CardDAV-compatible server. It connects directly to your personal or self-hosted repositories, offering a private and read-only browsing experience with native search capabilities. Full contact details, including custom fields, are supported.

Highlights
  • Universal DAV Connection
  • Read-Only Access
  • Native Search & Browse
  • Full Field Support
  • Direct Server Connection
  • Private Browsing
Features
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CardDAV Contacts is a free, read-only contact viewer for any CardDAV-compatible server. Easily connect to personal or self-hosted contact repositories like Nextcloud, GMX, Fastmail, Synology, or private DAV servers. Key Features: • Universal DAV Connection: Quick setup using standard server URLs and credentials. • Read-Only by Design: Refresh and browse without writing changes back to the server. • Native Search & Browse: Clean, responsive interface optimized for viewing large directory lists. • Field Details: Full support for custom fields, notes, and standard contact card properties. • Fully Private: Connects directly from your device to your server without intermediary servers. CardDAV Contacts is free and ad-supported. Editing, writing back to servers, backup, and advanced tools require the full Cloud Contacts application.

Screenshots

Face Authenticator4 screens
CardDAV Contacts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Face Authenticator at none against CardDAV Contacts's shown. Face Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). CardDAV Contacts's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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

Face Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, CardDAV Contacts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Face Authenticator versus CardDAV Contacts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace AuthenticatorCardDAV Contacts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFace Technology Sdn.Bhd一 王

In-app purchases

None

Face Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

CardDAV Contacts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Face Authenticator free?
Face Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardDAV Contacts free?
CardDAV Contacts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Face Authenticator or CardDAV Contacts have ads?
CardDAV Contacts shows ads; Face Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, Face Authenticator or CardDAV Contacts?
Face Authenticator ships an update fortnightly, and CardDAV Contacts every 5 days. Most recently, Face Authenticator was updated on October 7, 2026 and CardDAV Contacts on October 20, 2026.

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