Comparison

LiquidFiles vs Yubico Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

LiquidFiles

Easily send large files and attachments securely from any iOS application. Upload photos and files directly, or copy existing secure links to share via Mail or Messenger. Request files from others with this convenient productivity tool.

Highlights
  • Send secure links for attachments
  • Upload photos and files directly
  • Copy and share existing FileLinks
  • Send large files securely
  • Request files from others
Features
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The LiquidFiles IOS Mobile App is designed for LiquidFiles customers that already have the LiquidFiles virtual appliance installed in their environment. It will enable you to: • Send attachments as secure links from any IOS application. • Upload Photos or Files directly from the LiquidFiles app. • Copy existing FileLinks to easily send Large Files Securely in other IOS apps such as Mail or Messenger. • Send attachments as secure messages • Send File Requests • Shares functionality

About

Yubico Authenticator

Secure your online accounts with hardware-backed two-factor authentication. Store unique credentials on a physical security key, eliminating the need to store sensitive data on your mobile device. Generate verification codes without an internet connection for enhanced account protection.

Highlights
  • Hardware-backed security key storage
  • Touch or NFC authentication
  • USB-C support
  • Biometric unlock (FaceID/TouchID)
  • QR code setup
  • User presence verification
  • Smart Card support
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Store your unique credentials on a hardware-backed security key and take it wherever you go from mobile to desktop. No more storing sensitive secrets on your mobile phone, leaving your account vulnerable to takeovers. With the Yubico Authenticator you can raise the bar for security. * The Yubico Authenticator will work with any USB, Lightning, or NFC-enabled YubiKeys. * As iPads do not have NFC, they will only work through a Lightning or USB connection. The Yubico Authenticator generates a code used to verify your identity as you are logging into various services. No connectivity needed! Features include: Touch or NFC Authentication - Touch the YubiKey sensor or simply tap a YubiKey with NFC to a mobile phone that is NFC-enabled to store your credential on the YubiKey USB-C support - Connect the YubiKey 5Ci or any USB-C type YubiKey. When prompted, depending on the key, touch the contacts on the sides of the key or the golden ring on the top Biometric support - Experience greater convenience by unlocking your YubiKey with FaceID or TouchID Easy Setup - QR codes available from the services you wish to protect with strong authentication User Presence - New codes generated with just a touch or NFC tap of the YubiKey Compatible - Secure all the services currently compatible with other Authenticator apps Secure - Hardware-backed strong two-factor authentication with secret stored on the YubiKey, not on the mobile device Versatile - Support for multiple work and personal accounts Portable - Get the same set of codes across our other Yubico Authenticator apps for desktops as well as for all leading mobile platforms Flexible - Support for time-based and counter-based code generation Smart Card - Support for Apple's CryptoTokenKit Extension making it possible to use certificates stored on your YubiKey to authenticate with other apps and sites Experience security the modern way with the Yubico Authenticator. Visit yubico.com to learn more.

Screenshots

LiquidFiles3 screens
Yubico Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiquidFiles at 100% against Yubico Authenticator's 43%. LiquidFiles also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Yubico Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (288 vs 2). 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

LiquidFiles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yubico Authenticator has 288 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LiquidFiles's written reviews are positive against 43% of Yubico Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiquidFiles ships an update every 9 months, Yubico Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiquidFiles versus Yubico Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiquidFilesYubico Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (288 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2288 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiquidFiles Pty LtdYubico

Customer experience

LiquidFiles

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Yubico Authenticator

All ratings268 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative45.7%

Bugs and requests

LiquidFiles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Yubico Authenticator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • NFC not working reliably
  • Accounts disappearing after updates
  • Calculation of codes not working
  • Keyboard issues when using keys

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow editing and rearranging of entries
  • Add support for multiple keys per account
  • Improve iPad/tablet support
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve QR code scanning

In-app purchases

None

LiquidFiles

No in-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiquidFiles free?
LiquidFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiquidFiles or Yubico Authenticator?
LiquidFiles is rated higher. LiquidFiles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 from 288 ratings.
Do LiquidFiles or Yubico Authenticator have ads?
Neither LiquidFiles nor Yubico Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiquidFiles or Yubico Authenticator?
LiquidFiles ships an update every 9 months, and Yubico Authenticator monthly. Most recently, LiquidFiles was updated on November 11, 2026 and Yubico Authenticator on November 13, 2026.

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