SAP Authenticator vs Authenticator ©
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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator © at 4.3 against SAP Authenticator's 1.6. Authenticator © also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 47). SAP Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Authenticator © sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SAP Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Authenticator © holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator © has 2.4K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of SAP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Authenticator ©'s.
SAP Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator © every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAP Authenticator | Authenticator © |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (47 ratings) | 4.3 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SAP SE | HUAMEI NETWORKS |
Customer experience
SAP Authenticator
Authenticator ©
Bugs and requests
SAP Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
SAP Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Authenticator ©
- Authenticator Premium 1-Month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Authenticator Premium 1-Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Authenticator Premium Lifetime$49.99
Questions
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