Comparison

Microsoft Authenticator vs Olea

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

Olea

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olea is a subscription-required habit tracker built for how life actually works, not for perfect streaks. OLEA PRO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Olea is free to download, but every feature described below requires an active Olea Pro subscription purchased separately in the app. Eligible new subscribers may receive a free trial. The app shows the available plan duration, trial length, and localized price before purchase. MISS A DAY, KEEP YOUR PROGRESS Life happens. olea's rebuild state means missing a day never wipes out what you've built. No punishing streak resets, no red X's, no guilt, just a quiet nudge back on track. BUILT LIKE CRAFT, NOT A SPREADSHEET Every habit gets its own consistency ring and day trail, rendered in a warm, paper-inspired design with serif type. Tracking habits should feel good to look at, not like filling out a form. Designed with ADHD and inconsistent schedules in mind, olea skips the shame spiral that most habit trackers build in by default. Progress stays visible even on the days that don't go as planned. Track anything: reading, exercise, water, meditation, sleep, journaling, medication reminders, and more. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Microsoft Authenticator4 screens
Olea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft Authenticator at none against Olea's 3. Microsoft Authenticator also leads on chart position (#5 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Olea sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Microsoft Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Microsoft Authenticator versus Olea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft AuthenticatorOlea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (713K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings713K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationMarco Lupia

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

Olea

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Olea

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • olea Yearly — Special Offer$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Microsoft Authenticator free?
Microsoft Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Olea free?
Olea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microsoft Authenticator or Olea have ads?
Neither Microsoft Authenticator nor Olea shows ads.

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