Comparison

Yubico Authenticator vs Delinea Platform

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 Platform

Empower IT administrators to manage, monitor, and secure their network from any location. This app offers a mobile-friendly interface for running reports, overseeing live sessions, and ensuring optimal platform performance, all from your device.

Highlights
  • Run reports on activity and compliance
  • Monitor live and recorded sessions
  • Manage engine and tenant health
  • Control user access
  • Access Delinea Expert Support
  • Audit activity monitoring
Features
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The Delinea Platform app gives IT administrators the power to manage, monitor, and secure their network from anywhere, at any time. With seamless and secure access to your Delinea Platform tenant, this app provides a mobile-friendly interface for managing your security environment with ease. Whether you're on the go or away from your desktop, you can run reports, monitor live sessions, and ensure your platform is functioning at optimal performance. The customizable home screen ensures that the most critical data points are at your fingertips for quick access. Key Features: * Run Reports: View and analyze reports to review activity, compliance, and more. * Monitor Live & Recorded Sessions: Monitor live sessions, review activity logs, and terminate sessions if necessary. * Engine & Tenant Health: Review the status of workloads, engines, and overall tenant health for proactive management * User Access Management: Efficiently manage and control user access to your Delinea Platform environment. * Delinea Expert Support: Use Delinea Expert to get the most out of the Platform's advanced features and optimize your security processes. * Audit Activity Monitoring: Easily review audit logs for real-time visibility into platform activity and compliance. With the Delinea Platform app, your network security is always within reach, ensuring you're able to respond swiftly to threats, monitor performance, and stay ahead of any potential issues—no matter where you are.

Screenshots

Yubico Authenticator4 screens
Delinea Platform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Delinea Platform at 5.0 against Yubico Authenticator's 3.7. Delinea Platform also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Yubico Authenticator's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 4). 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

Delinea Platform 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, Delinea Platform fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yubico Authenticator versus Delinea Platform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubico AuthenticatorDelinea Platform
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (268 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB57 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 Platform

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Platform

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Delinea Platform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Delinea Platform free?
Delinea Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yubico Authenticator or Delinea Platform?
Delinea Platform is rated higher. Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Delinea Platform averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Yubico Authenticator or Delinea Platform have ads?
Neither Yubico Authenticator nor Delinea Platform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yubico Authenticator or Delinea Platform?
Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, and Delinea Platform fortnightly. Most recently, Yubico Authenticator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Delinea Platform on September 30, 2026.

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