Comparison

SAP Authenticator vs Connect for SAP

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

Head to head
About

SAP Authenticator

Enhance system security with one-time passwords for login. This app generates time-based passcodes to act as a second factor or alternative password for systems protected by SAP Single Sign-On. It supports multiple accounts and can be protected with a password.

Highlights
  • Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
  • Use passcodes as second factor or alternative password
  • Support for multiple accounts
  • App protection with a password
  • Integration with SAP Single Sign-On
Read full description

With the SAP Authenticator mobile app , you can protect your sensitive systems beyond your regular authentication mechanisms. This app is geared towards systems protected by the SAP Single Sign-On application and provides enhanced security by generating one-time passwords that can be used as a second factor or alternative password for login. Key features of SAP Authenticator • Generate time-based, one-time passwords (TOTP) based on RFC 6238 • Use the generated passcode as an alternative password if you need to log in without revealing your regular credentials or in addition to your regular credentials (as second factor) • Extend the app’s functions to multiple accounts • Protect the app with a password

About

Connect for SAP

Access your company's SAP Fiori and S/4HANA systems on your mobile device. Approve requests, view reports, scan barcodes, and manage files directly from your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Connect to SAP Fiori and S/4HANA
  • Approve requests and view reports
  • Barcode scanning
  • File management and PDF viewing
  • Open with T-code
  • Multiple system profiles
Features
Read full description

onnect For SAP is a clean and powerful mobile client that connects you to your company's SAP Fiori and SAP S/4HANA systems from your iPhone and iPad. Open your Fiori Launchpad, approve requests, check reports and scan barcodes in the warehouse, all in one app. SYSTEM PROFILES - Add Production, Test, Development and customer systems as separate profiles - Enter the system address in seconds by scanning a QR code - Set the client and logon language for each profile - Switch systems with a single tap on the home screen OPEN WITH T-CODE - Type a transaction code (e.g. VA03, MIGO, ME23N) and open it directly in SAP GUI for HTML - Recently used T-codes are remembered - Free for the first 15 days SESSION KEEP-ALIVE AND SECURITY - Your session does not time out while the Fiori screen is open - App lock with Face ID, Touch ID or device passcode - Self-signed certificates are accepted only for the systems you define BARCODE AND CAMERA - Supports the SAP Fiori barcode scanner (sap.ndc.BarcodeScanner) with no extra plug-in - Draggable on-screen scan button writes the barcode into the focused field - Attach photos and files to Fiori from the camera, Photos or Files FILES, PDF AND PRINTING - Download any file, including Excel exports, then open and share it in the app - Downloads also appear in the Files app; files older than 30 days can be removed automatically - View PDFs full screen, save them and print with AirPrint QUICK ACCESS - Your most used Fiori apps appear as shortcuts when you long-press the app icon and open right in your current session - Configurable session reminders: daily, every few days, weekly or monthly 6 LANGUAGES Turkish, English, German, Italian, Russian and Arabic. CONNECT FOR SAP PRO (YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION) - Ad-free experience - Unlimited system profiles - Open with T-code - Unlimited barcode scans The free version includes 500 barcode scans. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY Connect For SAP does not collect, store or send the company data in your SAP system to any server. The connection is made directly between your device and your company's SAP server; your profiles and settings stay on your device. REQUIREMENTS - Your company's SAP Fiori / S/4HANA system, reachable over the internet or VPN - A valid SAP user account - For opening with T-code, the SAP GUI for HTML (WebGUI) service must be active on the system Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/connectforsap/ana-sayfa Questions and suggestions: abdullahcelikbilek@gmail.com SAP, SAP Fiori and SAP S/4HANA are registered trademarks of SAP SE. Connect For SAP is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SAP SE.

Screenshots

SAP Authenticator3 screens
Connect for SAP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect for SAP at 50% against SAP Authenticator's 5%. Connect for SAP also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). SAP Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect for SAP holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAP Authenticator has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of SAP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Connect for SAP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAP Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Connect for SAP every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SAP Authenticator versus Connect for SAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAP AuthenticatorConnect for SAP
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (48 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSAP SEAbdullah Celikbilek

Customer experience

SAP Authenticator

All ratings47 ratings
Positive14.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative83.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative90.6%

Connect for SAP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SAP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Connect for SAP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAP Authenticator free?
SAP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect for SAP free?
Connect for SAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SAP Authenticator or Connect for SAP?
Connect for SAP is rated higher. SAP Authenticator averages 1.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Connect for SAP averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do SAP Authenticator or Connect for SAP have ads?
Connect for SAP shows ads; SAP Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, SAP Authenticator or Connect for SAP?
SAP Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and Connect for SAP every 8 days. Most recently, SAP Authenticator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Connect for SAP on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons