Comparison

MS SHIFT vs Salesforce Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

MS SHIFT

Features
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*Special Note: This app is intended for existing MS SHIFT users and will require activation code. PLEASE CONTACT MS SHIFT BEFORE DOWNLOADING APP. On duty with MS Shift iOS app. With the new MS SHIFT Scan © 2021 app for mobile Apple products, your officers will enjoy having all the features they need right at their fingertips in light and powerful devices such as iPhone and iPod touch. Tailored for the officer on the move, the MS SHIFT app encompasses all of the daily tasks allowing for fast and professional response and increasing the safety and security of the property. - Log events, incidents, lost and found while away from the command base. - Conduct patrols and create field reports that syncs in real-time into the system. - Automatically populate shipping information, eliminating typing and paperwork. - High-definition, iSight camera with video-recording capability. - Digitally capture guest signatures upon pickup of items or packages.

About

Salesforce Authenticator

Enhance your online security with multi-factor authentication. This app sends push notifications to your device for identity verification, allowing you to approve or deny login attempts with a simple tap. It also offers one-time verification codes for offline use and can automate approvals for trusted locations.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Push notification approvals
  • One-time verification codes
  • Location-based automated approvals
  • Offline verification codes
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Salesforce Authenticator adds an extra layer of security for your online accounts with multi-factor authentication (also known as two-factor authentication). With Salesforce Authenticator, you use your mobile device to verify your identity when logging in to your account or performing critical actions. The app sends you a push notification, and you approve or deny the activity with just a tap. For even more convenience, Salesforce Authenticator can use your mobile device’s location services to automatically approve account activity that you trust. The app also provides one-time verification codes for use while you’re offline or have low connectivity. Use Salesforce Authenticator to secure all your online accounts that support time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). Any service that allows multi-factor authentication using an “Authenticator app” is compatible with Salesforce Authenticator. Location Data & Privacy If you enable location-based automation in Salesforce Authenticator, rest assured that Salesforce never tracks your location or shares it with anyone. Location data is stored securely on your mobile device, never in the cloud. You can delete all location data from your device or turn off location services at any time. Learn more about how the app uses location data in Salesforce Help. Battery Usage Rather than getting precise location updates, Salesforce Authenticator only receives updates when you enter or leave the approximate area, or “geofence,” of a location that you trust. By minimizing the frequency of location updates, Salesforce Authenticator conserves your mobile device’s battery life. To reduce battery usage even more, you can turn off location services and stop automating your activity.

Screenshots

MS SHIFT1 screens
Salesforce Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Salesforce Authenticator at Free against MS SHIFT's $49.99. Salesforce Authenticator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). MS SHIFT's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Salesforce Authenticator is free to download; MS SHIFT costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MS SHIFT ships an update every 3 months, Salesforce Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MS SHIFT versus Salesforce Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMS SHIFTSalesforce Authenticator
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—4.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOri Zursalesforce.com

Bugs and requests

MS SHIFT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Salesforce Authenticator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to add accounts without QR code or 2-word phrase
  • Sudden loss of access to all accounts after phone reset
  • Repeated prompts to enable location services
  • Slow authentication process and delays
  • Incompatibility with certain Salesforce clouds

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Improve location-based auto-approval
  • Allow customization of app icons and themes
  • Provide desktop/web version of the app
  • Enhance Apple Watch integration

In-app purchases

None

MS SHIFT

No in-app purchases

None

Salesforce Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MS SHIFT free?
MS SHIFT costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salesforce Authenticator free?
Salesforce Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MS SHIFT or Salesforce Authenticator have ads?
Neither MS SHIFT nor Salesforce Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MS SHIFT or Salesforce Authenticator?
MS SHIFT ships an update every 3 months, and Salesforce Authenticator monthly. Most recently, MS SHIFT was updated on September 11, 2026 and Salesforce Authenticator on October 3, 2026.

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