Comparison

Yubico Authenticator vs UniFi Design

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

UniFi Design

Plan and visualize your network setups with this comprehensive tool. Design your ideal configuration, generate checkout lists, and explore deployments with floorplan visualization. Access essential network planning utilities and community resources in one convenient application.

Highlights
  • Design network setups with Wizard
  • Customize racks and generate checkout lists
  • Visualize deployments with Floorplan
  • Access UniFi Community
  • Network Ports AR
  • WiFi Calculator
  • Capacity Calculator
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UniFi Design brings the full UniFi Design Center experience to your device, purpose-built for planning, building, and visualizing your setup from anywhere. Design your setup with the Wizard, now with far more control. Add and configure devices, customize your rack down to the detail, and sync your projects directly from UniFi Design Center so your work moves with you. - Build and edit complete rack setups with detailed configuration options. - Sync projects and floor plans from UniFi Design Center. - Visualize your network in a redesigned topology view to see your entire project at a glance. - Plan every connection with a dedicated ports view to edit devices and ports directly. - Place a full 1:1 rack in your room or office using AR to see exactly how it will look. - Access Certified Installers, Network Ports AR, Tech Specs, WiFi Calculator, and Capacity Calculator in one place. From idea to deployment, UniFi Design gives you everything you need to plan your project, wherever you are.

Screenshots

Yubico Authenticator4 screens
UniFi Design4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi Design at 5.0 against Yubico Authenticator's 3.7. UniFi Design also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Yubico Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 3) and review sentiment (44% vs 24%). 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

UniFi Design holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Yubico Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 24% of UniFi Design's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, UniFi Design fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yubico Authenticator versus UniFi Design: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubico AuthenticatorUniFi Design
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (268 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews — better23.6% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB403 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYubicoUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

Yubico Authenticator

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

UniFi Design

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral16.4%
Negative60.0%

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

UniFi Design

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

UniFi Design

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniFi Design free?
UniFi Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yubico Authenticator or UniFi Design?
UniFi Design is rated higher. Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while UniFi Design averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Yubico Authenticator or UniFi Design have ads?
Neither Yubico Authenticator nor UniFi Design shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yubico Authenticator or UniFi Design?
Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, and UniFi Design fortnightly. Most recently, Yubico Authenticator was updated on September 14, 2026 and UniFi Design on September 23, 2026.

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