Comparison

3CX vs WatchGuard AuthPoint

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

Head to head
About

3CX

This app enables remote work by allowing users to access their office phone extension from any location. It facilitates calls, conference scheduling, team chat, and video conferencing directly from an iOS device.

Highlights
  • Office extension access anywhere
  • Schedule conferences
  • Chat with colleagues
  • Video calls
  • QR code setup
Features
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Stay connected and make remote work easier with 3CX. This app allows you to use your office extension from anywhere and not only for calls. Schedule conferences, chat with your colleagues and video call from your iOS device. Getting Started: 1. Install the app. 2. Open it, read and accept the license agreement and authorize the permissions the app needs (camera, microphone). 3. Open your web client or desktop app and click on the QR code in the top right corner. Details on how to access your web client are in your 3CX email sent by your administrator. 4. Open your camera on your iOS device and scan the QR code shown on your screen. 5. Your extension is configured and you’re now “Ready for calls”! Important: This app is only for use with 3CX V20 and is not a standalone app. More information: https://www.3cx.com/user-manual/installation-iphone/

About

WatchGuard AuthPoint

Securely authenticate to company networks and cloud applications directly from your smartphone. This app offers fast push notifications for approval and offline QR code scanning. It also provides a convenient place to store and manage various authenticators.

Highlights
  • Push-based authentication
  • Offline QR code authentication
  • Authenticator storage
  • Token migration
  • Customizable tokens
Features
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WatchGuard’s AuthPoint app allows you to authenticate right from your own phone! No need to carry keyfobs or thumb drives; instead install and activate AuthPoint, and then use it to authenticate to company networks and cloud applications. It enables speedy push-based authentication as well as offline authentication using QR codes with the phone’s camera. This app requires activation of AuthPoint service, offered by WatchGuard. The AuthPoint app features: - convenient, secure authentication in seconds when you approve a push notification message - additional storage for all your authenticators such as those used with Google Authenticator, Facebook, Dropbox and more - quick self-service migration of tokens when changing phones - customizable tokens with unique names and pictures With AuthPoint, you can do your part to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data arising from lost or stolen credentials.

Screenshots

3CX4 screens
WatchGuard AuthPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WatchGuard AuthPoint at 4.3 against 3CX's 2.6. WatchGuard AuthPoint also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.3). 3CX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (321 vs 44). 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

WatchGuard AuthPoint holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3CX has 321 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of 3CX's written reviews are positive against 53% of WatchGuard AuthPoint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3CX ships an update monthly, WatchGuard AuthPoint every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3CX versus WatchGuard AuthPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3CXWatchGuard AuthPoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (321 ratings)4.3 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews52.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321 — better44
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.314.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3CXWatchGuard Technologies

Customer experience

3CX

All ratings321 ratings
Positive35.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative58.9%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative59.6%

WatchGuard AuthPoint

All ratings44 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative41.2%

Bugs and requests

3CX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to answer/make calls
  • Freezing/crashing during calls
  • Missed call notifications not working
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Issues with call transfer and merging

Requested features

6 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Customizable ringtones
  • Do Not Disturb mode
  • Call transfer/parking functionality
  • Improved voicemail management
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  • Siri/voice control integration

WatchGuard AuthPoint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

3CX

No in-app purchases

None

WatchGuard AuthPoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3CX free?
3CX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchGuard AuthPoint free?
WatchGuard AuthPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3CX or WatchGuard AuthPoint?
WatchGuard AuthPoint is rated higher. 3CX averages 2.6 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while WatchGuard AuthPoint averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.
Do 3CX or WatchGuard AuthPoint have ads?
Neither 3CX nor WatchGuard AuthPoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3CX or WatchGuard AuthPoint?
3CX ships an update monthly, and WatchGuard AuthPoint every 3 months. Most recently, 3CX was updated on October 16, 2026 and WatchGuard AuthPoint on October 15, 2026.

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