Comparison

Salesforce Authenticator vs Authenticator ©

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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.

About

Authenticator ©

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication tokens. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes or manual entry. This app also offers password management to store and organize your credentials.

Highlights
  • Secure accounts with 2FA
  • Add accounts via QR code or manual entry
  • Password management and storage
  • 2FA setup guides
  • 2FA backup and sync with iCloud
  • Unlock with TouchID & FaceID
Features
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Authenticator app can protects your online accounts by secure Two-Factor Authentication tokens. You can scan QR code or enter manually to add accounts. In addition, we also provide password management functions to help you store and manage passwords of different accounts. FEATURES: - Secure your Accounts Scan QR code or enter manually to add accounts. - Protect your passwords Manage & Storage your account passwords. - 2FA adding guides We offer detailed guides to help you setup. - 2FA Backup & Sync Backup & Sync your 2FA accounts with iCloud. - Unlock with TouchID & FaceID Unlock app with TouchID & FaceID easily. About subscriptions - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Terms of Use: https://authenticator.huameinetworks.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://authenticator.huameinetworks.com/privacy * Support: https://authenticator.huameinetworks.com/support

Screenshots

Salesforce Authenticator4 screens
Authenticator ©4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salesforce Authenticator at none against Authenticator ©'s 3. Salesforce Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Authenticator ©'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Authenticator © sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Salesforce Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Salesforce Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Salesforce Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Authenticator ©'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Salesforce Authenticator ships an update monthly, Authenticator © every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Salesforce Authenticator versus Authenticator ©: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalesforce AuthenticatorAuthenticator ©
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better4.3 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better2.4K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#204 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developersalesforce.comHUAMEI NETWORKS

Customer experience

Salesforce Authenticator

All ratings4,294 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative42.7%

Authenticator ©

All ratings2,379 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative73.0%

User reviews

Salesforce Authenticator

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure authentication
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔋 Reliable backup feature
  • 👍 Convenient Apple Watch integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent location tracking
  • 🐛 Frequent re-authentication required
  • 🐛 Unreliable push notifications
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🐛 Buggy app crashes

Authenticator ©

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Good security
  • 😊 Helpful app
  • 🚀 Free trial available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤖 Misleading/deceptive practices

Bugs and 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

Authenticator ©

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Unable to restore on phone upgrade
  • Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better customer support
  • Easier subscription management

In-app purchases

None

Salesforce Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator ©

Subscriptions2
  • Authenticator Premium 1-Month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Authenticator Premium 1-Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authenticator Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Salesforce Authenticator free?
Salesforce Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator © free?
Authenticator © is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Salesforce Authenticator or Authenticator ©?
Salesforce Authenticator is rated higher. Salesforce Authenticator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Authenticator © averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Salesforce Authenticator or Authenticator © have ads?
Neither Salesforce Authenticator nor Authenticator © shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Salesforce Authenticator or Authenticator ©?
Salesforce Authenticator ships an update monthly, and Authenticator © every 3 weeks. Most recently, Salesforce Authenticator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Authenticator © on September 23, 2026.

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