Comparison

Microsoft Authenticator vs ABN inspire!

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Authenticator

Securely sign into online accounts with multi-factor authentication, passwordless login, or password autofill. Manage multiple accounts, including non-Microsoft services, and access Microsoft products and services seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Passwordless sign-in
  • Password autofill
  • Support for non-Microsoft accounts
  • Account management for work/school
  • Cert-based authentication
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Use Microsoft Authenticator for easy, secure sign-ins for all your online accounts using multi-factor authentication, passwordless, or password autofill. You also have additional account management options for your Microsoft personal, work or school accounts. Getting started with multi-factor authentication Multi factor authentication (MFA)provides a second layer of security. When enabled, during login after entering your password, you’ll be asked for an additional way to prove it’s really you. Either approve the notification sent to the Microsoft Authenticator, or enter the one-time password (OTP) generated by the app. The OTP codes have a 30 second timer counting down. This timer is so you never have to use the same time-based one-time password (TOTP) twice and you don’t have to remember the number. The OTP doesn’t require you to be connected to a network, and it won’t drain your battery. You can add multiple accounts to your app, including non-Microsoft accounts like Facebook, Amazon, Dropbox, Google, LinkedIn, GitHub, and more. Getting started with passwordless Use your phone, not your password, to log into your Microsoft account. Just enter your username, then approve the notification sent to your phone. Your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN will provide a second layer of security in this two-step verification process. After you’ve signed in with two factor authentication (2FA), you’ll have access to all your Microsoft products and services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, Office, and more. Microsoft personal, work or school accounts Sometimes your work or school might ask you to install the Microsoft Authenticator when accessing certain organization resources. You will need to register your device to your organization through the app and add your work or school account. Microsoft Authenticator supports cert-based authentication by issuing a certificate on your device. This will let your organization know that the sign-in request is coming from a trusted device and help you seamlessly and securely access additional Microsoft apps and services without needing to log into each. Microsoft Authenticator may request the following optional permissions, which require your consent. You can continue to use Microsoft Authenticator without granting these permissions. However, some features may be limited or unavailable. For more information, please see below: - Face ID: To enable app lock and help protect your accounts - Camera: To scan QR codes when adding accounts to Microsoft Authenticator.

About

ABN inspire!

This business intelligence tool enhances information flow and provides solutions for dealership challenges. Designed by automotive professionals, it connects operations seamlessly through an intuitive platform, accessible from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Improves information flow
  • Provides solutions for dealership issues
  • Connects operations seamlessly
  • Intuitive platform
  • Mobile accessibility for sales teams
Features
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ABN Inspire! is a business intelligence tool that improves the flow of information and puts solutions to issues dealerships face daily at fingertips of every employee. Built by retail automotive professionals who know how dealerships work, ABN Inspire! connects your operations seamlessly across an intuitive platform from in-store sales motivation board to beautifully constructed app. From the meeting room to the showroom to the living room, ABN Inspire! goes where your salespeople go.

Screenshots

Microsoft Authenticator4 screens
ABN inspire!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Authenticator at 4.7 against ABN inspire!'s 3.1. Microsoft Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (703K vs 10) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). ABN inspire!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Microsoft Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Authenticator has 703K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Microsoft Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 0% of ABN inspire!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, ABN inspire! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Microsoft Authenticator versus ABN inspire!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft AuthenticatorABN inspire!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (703K ratings) — better3.1 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews11.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings703K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationThe Automotive Broadcasting Network

Customer experience

Microsoft Authenticator

All ratings703,149 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews4,292 reviews
Positive11.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative84.2%

ABN inspire!

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Authenticator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Authenticator app getting locked and requiring Touch ID
  • Notification failures and authentication issues
  • Accounts not syncing properly between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search and sorting for accounts
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Provide better backup and restore options
  • Streamline login process

ABN inspire!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

ABN inspire!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Authenticator free?
Microsoft Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABN inspire! free?
ABN inspire! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Authenticator or ABN inspire!?
Microsoft Authenticator is rated higher. Microsoft Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 703K ratings, while ABN inspire! averages 3.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Microsoft Authenticator or ABN inspire! have ads?
Neither Microsoft Authenticator nor ABN inspire! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Authenticator or ABN inspire!?
Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, and ABN inspire! monthly. Most recently, Microsoft Authenticator was updated on October 17, 2026 and ABN inspire! on October 6, 2026.

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