Pearson Authenticator

Name: Pearson Authenticator
Rating: 1.9090909 (192 reviews)
Author: Pearson Education, Inc.

By: Pearson Education, Inc.

Secure method for users to access their accounts managed by Pearson's Platform

Features & Capabilities

Pearson Authenticator enhances account security by integrating seamlessly with the Pearson Identity Platform. It allows users to register devices via QR codes and supports multiple accounts. The extension provides options for receiving login notifications or generating time and counter-based One-Time Passwords, ensuring robust protection.

Additionally, it supports biometric authentication methods such as TouchID and FaceID, enabling quick and secure access to your accounts. Designed for ease of use and strong security, Pearson Authenticator is essential for safeguarding your Pearson-managed services.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

Pearson Education, Inc.

Downloads:

100,830 344

Rating:

1.91

(192) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.3.0 Last updated: 2024-10-25

Version code:

Creation date:

2023-11-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.pearsoned.authenticator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

19.22MB

Email:

wb*****@pearson.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 213,362 ▼ 20

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Developed by:

Pearson Education, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pearsoned.authenticator

Email:

wb*****@pearson.com

Website:

https://www.pearson.com/

User Reviews

Users acknowledge the app’s security intent and that it can work when set up, but most reviews report major problems: device/QR re‑registration failures, poor/slow support, forced use of personal phones (not allowed in many schools), and authentication loops that lock people out and prevent access to resources.

Pros

Provides an added layer of security / enforces two‑factor authentication to prevent password sharing
Works correctly for some users once the app is set up (functions as intended for them)
Account reset/recovery via Pearson support or email is possible (though not always fast)

Cons

Changing devices or deleting the app commonly prevents re‑authentication — QR code generation/scan issues lock users out
Support is frequently described as slow, hard to reach, or unable to resolve access problems quickly
Forces use of a Pearson‑specific authenticator instead of standard apps, causing frustration
Requires use of a personal mobile device, which conflicts with many schools' phone/safeguarding policies
Authentication failures/loops and frequent logouts that waste time and block access to paid resources

Recent reviews

Very poor and complicated system. Doesn't work automatically. Every time I go on to this app it needs resetting.

Br*****, 2025-01-18

Beyond frustrating. I wish I could give zero stars. That we are forced to use this app on private phones (and it then doesn't work) is making us consider changing our whole school systems so that we have nothing to do with Pearson.