Comparison

TM 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

TM

Control network-connected POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays directly from your phone. Manage count up/down timers, synchronize multiple devices, and set preset countdowns. Supports RGB displays and presentation modes.

Highlights
  • Control POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays
  • Count Up and Count Down timer functions
  • Simultaneous or individual device control
  • Synchronize multiple displays
  • Preset countdown times
  • RGB display support
  • Presentation Mode
Features
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The TM-Timer application is a free download to allow for Phone App based control of the timer features of our network POE / WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays. This application works through WiFi to control clocks and displays that are on the same local network. Count Up and Count Down feature controls are available. Multiple devices can be controlled simultaneously or individually, including the ability to start and stop multiple displays simultaneously allowing them to count in sync with each other. The simple, intuitive interface, allows for discovery of all display devices on the network with a single button click. 8 preset Count-Down times can be set in the Count-Down mode. The app also displays the time as displayed on the clock/dotmatrix displays. Version 2.0 adds a support for RGB displays, Presentation Mode, multiple Timer program storage, saved display IP addresses, and rejoining active timers.

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

TM4 screens
Yubico Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yubico Authenticator at 3.7 against TM's 1.0. Yubico Authenticator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (268 vs 3). TM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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

Yubico Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yubico Authenticator has 268 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TM ships an update every 11 months, Yubico Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TM versus Yubico Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMYubico Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)3.7 (268 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3268 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouglas EhlersYubico

Customer experience

TM

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Yubico Authenticator

All ratings268 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral11.2%
Negative45.3%

Bugs and requests

TM

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

TM

No in-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TM free?
TM 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, TM or Yubico Authenticator?
Yubico Authenticator is rated higher. TM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 from 268 ratings.
Do TM or Yubico Authenticator have ads?
Neither TM nor Yubico Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TM or Yubico Authenticator?
TM ships an update every 11 months, and Yubico Authenticator monthly. Most recently, TM was updated on June 1, 2026 and Yubico Authenticator on September 14, 2026.

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