ID.me Authenticator vs Docket
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).
Docket
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Docket – Organize and Find New Events Never miss what's happening in your community. Docket collects events from multiple sources — RSS feeds, iCal calendars, and websites — and brings them together in one place. What Docket does: • Subscribe to feeds from your favorite venues, libraries, and organizations • Or add events manually • Browse events by week or month with an intuitive calendar view • Get notified about events you care about • View event locations on an interactive map • Organize events with custom tags and folders • Mark favorites so you never forget what matters • iCloud sync keeps your events up to date across all your devices Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/3ZZcz32
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: ID.me Authenticator at #31 against Docket's unranked. Docket's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ID.me Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Docket monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ID.me Authenticator | Docket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (100K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #31 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ID.me | Anna-Lia Nieuwenhuijzen Kruseman |
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
Docket
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ID.me Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Docket
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ID.me Authenticator free?
Is Docket free?
Do ID.me Authenticator or Docket have ads?
Which is updated more often, ID.me Authenticator or Docket?
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