Android Biometric Prompt vs FingerprintManager
Developers should use Android Biometric Prompt when building Android apps that require secure user authentication, such as banking apps, password managers, or any app handling sensitive data meets developers should learn and use fingerprintmanager when building android apps that require secure user authentication, such as banking apps, password managers, or any application handling sensitive data. Here's our take.
Android Biometric Prompt
Developers should use Android Biometric Prompt when building Android apps that require secure user authentication, such as banking apps, password managers, or any app handling sensitive data
Android Biometric Prompt
Nice PickDevelopers should use Android Biometric Prompt when building Android apps that require secure user authentication, such as banking apps, password managers, or any app handling sensitive data
Pros
- +It's essential for compliance with security best practices and provides a user-friendly, standardized experience across different Android versions and device manufacturers
- +Related to: android-development, kotlin
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
FingerprintManager
Developers should learn and use FingerprintManager when building Android apps that require secure user authentication, such as banking apps, password managers, or any application handling sensitive data
Pros
- +It provides a convenient and secure alternative to passwords or PINs, enhancing user experience by enabling quick and reliable biometric verification
- +Related to: android-biometricprompt, android-keystore
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Android Biometric Prompt if: You want it's essential for compliance with security best practices and provides a user-friendly, standardized experience across different android versions and device manufacturers and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use FingerprintManager if: You prioritize it provides a convenient and secure alternative to passwords or pins, enhancing user experience by enabling quick and reliable biometric verification over what Android Biometric Prompt offers.
Developers should use Android Biometric Prompt when building Android apps that require secure user authentication, such as banking apps, password managers, or any app handling sensitive data
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