IDMe Authenticator vs ProofCoffer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDMe Authenticator
This app provides a free multi-factor authentication solution for your account, adding an extra layer of security. It generates verification tokens like time-based one-time passwords or push notifications to confirm your identity during login.
- Multi-factor authentication
- Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
- Push notification verification
- Mobile security keys
- Account protection
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IDMe Authenticator is a simple and free multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution for your IDMe account, protecting your account from hackers by adding an additional layer of security. IDMe 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 IDMe Authenticator by tapping ‘Yes’ to approve if it’s you (push notification), or enter the verification code generated by the app (TOTP).
ProofCoffer
Organize and store essential proof records for households and businesses. Save purchase details, warranties, service history, and asset information in a secure, private app. Export and back up your data for easy access and recovery.
- Store purchase details, warranties, and serial numbers
- Track service history and asset information
- Scan barcodes and add product photos
- Build claim kits and track missing proof
- Export records in various formats (PDF, CSV, JSON)
- Optional iCloud sync
- App lock for enhanced security
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ProofCoffer helps households, small offices, clinics, shops, landlords, studios, and production teams keep important proof records ready before they are needed. Save purchase details, warranty dates, serial numbers, asset numbers, store links, service history, product photos, documents, and notes in one private iPhone app. Build cleaner claim kits, track what proof is missing, export records, and keep backup files for recovery or transfer. ProofCoffer is designed for real-world proof workflows: - Receipts, warranties, and return records - Asset numbers, serial numbers, and barcode scanning - Service, installer, technician, and scanned-by details - Store locations, vendor links, payment type, and subscription details - Consumables such as toner, cartridges, filters, batteries, bulbs, and supplies - Proof Value Center for household and business estimated value, at-risk proof gaps, expiring coverage, renewal exposure, service due value, and asset tag gaps - Vehicle mileage or equipment hours - PDF, CSV, JSON, Markdown, print, share, AirDrop, and backup exports - Optional iCloud sync through the user's Apple Account - App lock and protected software license fields Free users can keep up to 5 proof records. ProofCoffer Pro unlocks unlimited records and stronger export, backup, and business asset workflows for one Apple Account purchase account. Business teams with 6+ users, multiple locations, or high-volume inventory can contact business@proofcoffer.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://proofcoffer.com/privacy ProofCoffer does not require a ProofCoffer server account, does not sell user data, and does not run ads in the app. Important: ProofCoffer is not designed for patient records, medical charts, diagnosis information, payment-card numbers, or protected health information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProofCoffer at 100% against IDMe Authenticator's 12%. ProofCoffer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). IDMe Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (100K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ProofCoffer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IDMe Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProofCoffer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDMe Authenticator has 100K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of IDMe Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of ProofCoffer's.
IDMe Authenticator ships an update monthly, ProofCoffer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDMe Authenticator | ProofCoffer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (100K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #57 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ID.me | Arin Khodadadi |
Customer experience
IDMe Authenticator
ProofCoffer
Bugs and requests
IDMe 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
ProofCoffer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IDMe Authenticator
No in-app purchases
ProofCoffer
- ProofCoffer Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- ProofCoffer Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- ProofCoffer Lifetime$49.99
Questions
Is IDMe Authenticator free?
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