Comparison

Yubico Authenticator vs Delinea Authenticator

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

Delinea Authenticator

Securely manage multi-factor authentication for your Delinea Platform tenant. Use device biometrics for push notification approvals or copy time-based one-time passwords. Supports multiple tenant registrations via QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Biometric unlock for push notifications
  • Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
  • Support for multiple Delinea Platform tenants
  • QR code tenant registration
  • Seamless Delinea native integration
Features
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Delinea Authenticator provides simple and secure multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods for your Delinea Platform tenant. Leverage device biometrics to approve multi-factor authentication (MFA) push notifications or copy generated account and tenant specific time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). Delinea Authenticator supports the registration of multiple Delinea Platform tenants. Register the application with your Delinea Platform tenant by simply scanning the QR code provided in your Delinea Platform user profile. Application features include: Easy to use View registered tenant time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), satisfy multi-factor authentication (MFA), and register to a tenant in a single, simple to use view. Biometric unlock Enable device biometrics to unlock the application and satisfy multi-factor authentication (MFA) push notifications. Delinea native Delinea Authenticator is designed specifically for Delinea Platform tenants, providing seamless performance and integration.

Screenshots

Yubico Authenticator4 screens
Delinea Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Yubico Authenticator at 268 against Delinea Authenticator's 6. Yubico Authenticator also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 25%) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yubico Authenticator has 268 ratings behind it against 6, 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 25% of Delinea Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, Delinea Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yubico Authenticator versus Delinea Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubico AuthenticatorDelinea Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (268 ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYubicoDelinea Inc

Customer experience

Yubico Authenticator

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

Delinea Authenticator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Delinea Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Delinea Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Delinea Authenticator free?
Delinea Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yubico Authenticator or Delinea Authenticator?
Yubico Authenticator is rated higher. Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Delinea Authenticator averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Yubico Authenticator or Delinea Authenticator have ads?
Neither Yubico Authenticator nor Delinea Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yubico Authenticator or Delinea Authenticator?
Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, and Delinea Authenticator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yubico Authenticator was updated on September 14, 2026 and Delinea Authenticator on August 25, 2026.

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