# Salesforce Authenticator vs LinkedIn Sales Navigator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salesforce Authenticator at none against LinkedIn Sales Navigator's 16. Salesforce Authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown). LinkedIn Sales Navigator's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (51K vs 4.3K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LinkedIn Sales Navigator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per month. Salesforce Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LinkedIn Sales Navigator has 51K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Salesforce Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 49% of LinkedIn Sales Navigator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Salesforce Authenticator | LinkedIn Sales Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salesforce-authenticator/id782057975/reviews) | **[4.8 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkedin-sales-navigator/id910768078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.4% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#78** |
| Size | 57 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [salesforce.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/281826149) | [LinkedIn Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/288429043) |

## What reviewers say

### Salesforce Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salesforce-authenticator/id782057975)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### LinkedIn Sales Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkedin-sales-navigator/id910768078)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app allows sales professionals to manage accounts and leads on the go. It helps identify and engage potential buyers with personalized outreach and provides real-time updates and recommendations.

**Highlights:** Real-time sales updates on accounts and leads, Discover new accounts and leads, Prepare for sales meetings, Save new leads, Send InMail, messages, and connection requests

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sales Navigator Core | $79.99 | per month |
| Sales Navigator Core | $79.99 | per month |
| Sales Navigator Core | $99.99 | per month |
| Sales Navigator Core | $99.99 | per month |
| Sales Navigator Core | $119.99 | per month |
| Sales Navigator Core | $799.99 | per year |
| Sales Navigator Core | $959.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful networking tool
- 🔍 Effective for prospecting and lead generation
- 📈 Helps grow business and close more deals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app experience
- 🔍 Inaccurate and limited search functionality
- 💬 Disjointed messaging and inbox management
- 🔑 Login and account issues
- 📱 Lack of iPad app and optimization for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not clearing properly
- Search bar issues and inconsistent behavior
- Frequent crashes and login problems
- Discrepancies between mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Integrate messaging between LinkedIn and Sales Navigator
- Add exact match search capability
- Improve list building and lead segmentation tools
- Provide more CRM-style features like sorting, reporting, and opportunity tracking
- Sync data and activity across desktop and mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Salesforce Authenticator free?

Salesforce Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LinkedIn Sales Navigator free?

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Salesforce Authenticator or LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is rated higher. Salesforce Authenticator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while LinkedIn Sales Navigator averages 4.8 from 51K ratings.

### Do Salesforce Authenticator or LinkedIn Sales Navigator have ads?

LinkedIn Sales Navigator shows ads; Salesforce Authenticator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Salesforce Authenticator or LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

Salesforce Authenticator ships an update monthly, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator monthly. Most recently, Salesforce Authenticator was updated on September 23, 2026 and LinkedIn Sales Navigator on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Salesforce Authenticator or LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

Salesforce Authenticator currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*