SAP Authenticator vs Connect for SAP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | SAP Authenticator | Connect for SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (48 ratings) | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SAP SE | Abdullah Celikbilek |
Customer experience
SAP Authenticator
Connect for SAP
In-app purchases
SAP Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Connect for SAP
No in-app purchases
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