Microsoft Authenticator vs Firebloom Burn Steward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Firebloom Burn Steward
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Firebloom Burn Steward is a field tool for prescribed fire practitioners — certified burn managers, contractors, and landowners who put fire on the ground and need records that hold up. BURN PLANNING Build complete burn plans with state-specific templates, including Missouri MDC, Texas, Florida FFS, Alabama AFC, Georgia, and NWCG formats. Export professional PDFs ready for agencies, insurers, and clients. SITE COMPLEXITY AUDITS Score a burn unit before you commit. The audit weighs slope, fuel group, ignition method, containment, structural exposure, neighbor posture, and crew size — grounded in NWCG complexity rating methodology — and returns a clear green/yellow/red rating with a saved record. BURN LOGS & MONITORING Log ignition, weather, behavior, and mop-up as it happens. Live weather integration keeps conditions in front of you. LAND STEWARDSHIP RECORDS Document the land between burns: tree inventories, water observations, and a species log with AI-assisted photo identification. Export everything to PDF or CSV. BUILT OFFLINE-FIRST Records save on the device first and sync to the cloud when you have signal. Protect your data with an account and restore it on any device. Developed by a Missouri Certified Prescribed Burn Manager and built around how burns actually run — from the first site walk to the final smoke report.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Microsoft Authenticator at #6 against Firebloom Burn Steward's unranked. Firebloom Burn Steward's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Microsoft Authenticator | Firebloom Burn Steward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (714K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 714K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Chad Glaser |
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
Firebloom Burn Steward
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Firebloom Burn Steward
No in-app purchases
Questions
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