Comparison

Salesforce Authenticator vs LocalOS by LocalVR

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

LocalOS by LocalVR

Empower field technicians with a comprehensive mobile tool for property inspections and issue documentation. Streamline workflows, manage checklists, and maintain seamless communication, all within a single, intuitive application.

Highlights
  • Property inspection management
  • Checklist completion
  • Issue documentation
  • Field technician connectivity
  • Mobile workflow management
Features
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LocalVR Field Service puts everything your field technicians need in the palm of their hand. Manage property inspections, complete checklists, document issues, and stay connected — all from one app.

Screenshots

Salesforce Authenticator4 screens
LocalOS by LocalVR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LocalOS by LocalVR at 5.0 against Salesforce Authenticator's 4.6. LocalOS by LocalVR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Salesforce Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 1) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LocalOS by LocalVR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Salesforce Authenticator has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Salesforce Authenticator ships an update monthly, LocalOS by LocalVR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Salesforce Authenticator versus LocalOS by LocalVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalesforce AuthenticatorLocalOS by LocalVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersalesforce.comLocalVR LLC

Customer experience

Salesforce Authenticator

All ratings4,294 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative42.8%

LocalOS by LocalVR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

LocalOS by LocalVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Salesforce Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

LocalOS by LocalVR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Salesforce Authenticator free?
Salesforce Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalOS by LocalVR free?
LocalOS by LocalVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Salesforce Authenticator or LocalOS by LocalVR?
LocalOS by LocalVR is rated higher. Salesforce Authenticator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while LocalOS by LocalVR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Salesforce Authenticator or LocalOS by LocalVR have ads?
Neither Salesforce Authenticator nor LocalOS by LocalVR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Salesforce Authenticator or LocalOS by LocalVR?
Salesforce Authenticator ships an update monthly, and LocalOS by LocalVR every 10 days. Most recently, Salesforce Authenticator was updated on November 3, 2026 and LocalOS by LocalVR on October 31, 2026.

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