Comparison

Microsoft Authenticator vs DVM v2

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

DVM v2

Streamline vehicle inspections for dealerships with this mobile application. It guides users through electronic inspections, allowing for immediate acceptance or exception reporting. The system integrates with existing claims handling and internal software.

Highlights
  • Electronic vehicle inspections
  • Accept or raise exceptions
  • Guided inspection system
  • Speeds up claims handling
  • Integrates with third-party systems
  • API and web service integration
Features
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Our new software and mobile application has been designed for vehicle dealerships to conduct electronic vehicle inspections upon receipt of a vehicle, enabling them to either accept its condition or raise an exception through the app. Its user led and guided system drastically speeds up and assists the claims handling process and the system can interface into claims handling or internal systems. Our systems and apps can interface into third party claims handling software and internal systems of OEMs for seamless access and integration. We offer multiple integration points via. application programming interfacing and restful web services, for simple connectivity to client and third-party systems.

Screenshots

Microsoft Authenticator4 screens
DVM v24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Authenticator at 4.7 against DVM v2's 1.0. Microsoft Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (703K vs 1) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). DVM v2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

Microsoft Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Microsoft Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 0% of DVM v2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, DVM v2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Microsoft Authenticator versus DVM v2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft AuthenticatorDVM v2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (703K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews11.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings703K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationDegould

Customer experience

Microsoft Authenticator

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

DVM v2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

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

DVM v2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

DVM v2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Authenticator free?
Microsoft Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DVM v2 free?
DVM v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Authenticator or DVM v2?
Microsoft Authenticator is rated higher. Microsoft Authenticator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 703K ratings, while DVM v2 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Microsoft Authenticator or DVM v2 have ads?
Neither Microsoft Authenticator nor DVM v2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Authenticator or DVM v2?
Microsoft Authenticator ships an update every 3 weeks, and DVM v2 weekly. Most recently, Microsoft Authenticator was updated on October 17, 2026 and DVM v2 on October 7, 2026.

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