Comparison

Microsoft Authenticator vs Flintec CC Connect

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

Flintec CC Connect

This app enhances the performance of wireless load cells by providing specific measurements and identifying areas for improvement. It offers suggestions to optimize performance and extend battery life for a better user experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless load cell performance measurement
  • Identification of performance improvement areas
  • Suggestions for optimizing performance
  • Increased battery life recommendations
  • User experience enhancement
Features
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Flintec’s CC-Connect is an optimization app used in conjunction with our wireless load cells, the CC PRO and CC PRO-A. CC-Connect improves the user experience by providing specific measurements of performance of the wireless system. The app will identify specific areas where performance can be improved. It will also provide suggestions of how to address any shortcomings for optimal performance and increased battery life.

Screenshots

Microsoft Authenticator4 screens
Flintec CC Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft Authenticator at 703K against Flintec CC Connect's 1. Microsoft Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). Flintec CC Connect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Flintec CC Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Authenticator has 703K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, Flintec CC Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Microsoft Authenticator versus Flintec CC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft AuthenticatorFlintec CC Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (703K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings703K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB104 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationFlintec UK Ltd

Customer experience

Microsoft Authenticator

All ratings703,149 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews4,267 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative84.2%

Flintec CC Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Flintec CC Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Flintec CC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Authenticator free?
Microsoft Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flintec CC Connect free?
Flintec CC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Authenticator or Flintec CC Connect?
Flintec CC Connect is rated higher. Microsoft Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 703K ratings, while Flintec CC Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Microsoft Authenticator or Flintec CC Connect have ads?
Neither Microsoft Authenticator nor Flintec CC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Authenticator or Flintec CC Connect?
Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flintec CC Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Microsoft Authenticator was updated on October 13, 2026 and Flintec CC Connect on September 25, 2026.

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