ID.me Authenticator vs RXLink by CloseLook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ID.me Authenticator
This app provides a free multi-factor authentication solution for your account, adding an extra security layer to prevent unauthorized access. It generates secure verification tokens, including time-based codes and push notifications, to confirm your identity during login.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
- Push notification verification
- Mobile security keys
- Account protection from hackers
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ID.me Authenticator is a simple and free multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution for your ID.me account, protecting your account from hackers by adding an additional layer of security. ID.me Authenticator generates secure 2-step verification tokens on your device, including time-based one-time passwords, (TOTP), push notifications, or mobile security keys, to verify your identity. When logging in, after entering in your password, you will be asked for an additional way to prove it is really you. Either approve the notification sent to the ID.me Authenticator by tapping ‘Yes’ to approve if it’s you (push notification), or enter the verification code generated by the app (TOTP).
RXLink by CloseLook
Easily send prescriptions to your local pharmacy for home delivery or pickup. Request refills and chat with your pharmacist in real-time for a secure and convenient experience.
- Send prescriptions digitally
- Home delivery or pharmacy pickup
- Request prescription refills
- Real-time chat with pharmacist
- Secure prescription management
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RXLink connects patients to their local pharmacies. Patients can send their prescriptions with a click of a button to their local pharmacy via the app and either get their drugs delivered to their home or pick it up from the pharmacy. Patients can request refills as well and chat with their pharmacist in real-time. Easy and Secure! Service is being provided by the pharmacy to its own customers only for FREE.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RXLink by CloseLook at 100% against ID.me Authenticator's 12%. ID.me Authenticator's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ID.me Authenticator | RXLink by CloseLook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (100K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #46 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ID.me | Close Look |
Customer experience
ID.me Authenticator
RXLink by CloseLook
Bugs and requests
ID.me Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Repeated login failures
- Inability to upload documents successfully
- Inconsistent error messages
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models
Requested features
4 requests- Improved customer support with live agents
- Simplified identity verification process
- Compatibility with more device types
- Ability to reset passwords and accounts easily
RXLink by CloseLook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ID.me Authenticator
No in-app purchases
RXLink by CloseLook
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ID.me Authenticator free?
Is RXLink by CloseLook free?
Do ID.me Authenticator or RXLink by CloseLook have ads?
Which is updated more often, ID.me Authenticator or RXLink by CloseLook?
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