Comparison

Yubico Authenticator vs qsomate

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

qsomate

Log your ham radio contacts on iOS and macOS with this integrated logger. Supports POTA/SOTA activations, SKCC integration, and QRZ/HamDB lookups. Syncs automatically across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • iCloud synchronization
  • POTA/SOTA activation logging
  • ADIF export
  • SKCC integration
  • QRZ/HamDB lookups
  • Spotting feature
  • QRZ.com, eQSL, LOTW uploads
Features
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QSOMate is a modern ham radio logger built exclusively for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. No hype. No claims. Just a fast, reliable Apple‑native logger. • iCloud integration means your QSOs are automatically synced across all your devices. • Create POTA/SOTA activations, log your contacts then export as ADIF when you're done. • Optional Straight Key Century Club (SKCC) integration - SKCC information always at your fingertips, even if you have no network. • QRZ and HamDB lookups shows name and more for contacts for supported countries. Requires an active network connection. Other lookup integrations coming soon. • Spotting feature lets you hunt and seamlessly log POTA and SOTA contacts - even during your activations. • Optionally upload contants to QRZ.com, eQSL and LOTW • CAT control for currently popular radios (macOS version only)

Screenshots

Yubico Authenticator4 screens
qsomate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yubico Authenticator at Free against qsomate's $4.99. Yubico Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (268 vs 4). qsomate's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Yubico Authenticator is free to download; qsomate costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

qsomate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yubico Authenticator has 268 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Yubico Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 67% of qsomate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, qsomate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Yubico Authenticator versus qsomate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubico Authenticatorqsomate
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (268 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings268 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYubicoPutercraft LLC

Customer experience

Yubico Authenticator

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

qsomate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

qsomate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

qsomate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is qsomate free?
qsomate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yubico Authenticator or qsomate?
qsomate is rated higher. Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while qsomate averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Yubico Authenticator or qsomate have ads?
Neither Yubico Authenticator nor qsomate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yubico Authenticator or qsomate?
Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, and qsomate every 5 weeks. Most recently, Yubico Authenticator was updated on October 16, 2026 and qsomate on September 28, 2026.

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