Comparison

Yubico Authenticator vs IDX Password Manager

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

Head to head
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.

About

IDX Password Manager

This app helps you create, use, and manage strong passwords across all your devices. It integrates with browser extensions for auto-filling and offers advanced privacy features like dark web monitoring.

Highlights
  • Create strong passwords
  • Auto-fill passwords
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Password scanning
  • Browser extension integration
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The IDX Password Manager mobile app requires a valid IDX membership. Please review your membership subscription to see if you have access. IDX Password Manager is part of the IDX Privacy Platform, an award-winning suite of privacy protection solutions. IDX Password Manager makes it easy to create, use, share, and maintain strong passwords from any device. Use the IDX Password Manager mobile app in conjunction with extensions from popular browsers to auto-fill your passwords. Plus, with advanced privacy solutions like dark web monitoring and password scanning, IDX Password Manager protects much more than just your passwords.

Screenshots

Yubico Authenticator4 screens
IDX Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yubico Authenticator at 3.7 against IDX Password Manager's 2.0. Yubico Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (286 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). IDX Password Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yubico Authenticator has 286 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, IDX Password Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yubico Authenticator versus IDX Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubico AuthenticatorIDX Password Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (286 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYubicoID Experts

Customer experience

Yubico Authenticator

All ratings268 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative45.6%

IDX Password Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

IDX Password Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

IDX Password Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDX Password Manager free?
IDX Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yubico Authenticator or IDX Password Manager?
Yubico Authenticator is rated higher. Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while IDX Password Manager averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Yubico Authenticator or IDX Password Manager have ads?
Neither Yubico Authenticator nor IDX Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yubico Authenticator or IDX Password Manager?
Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, and IDX Password Manager every 4 months. Most recently, Yubico Authenticator was updated on October 22, 2026 and IDX Password Manager on October 6, 2026.

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