Yubico Authenticator vs Submap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Submap
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Submap is a calm, fast subscription tracker for people who already have too many subscriptions and want to stop guessing what’s draining the card every month. Add subscriptions in three ways: • Voice - say “Apple Music nine ninety-nine monthly”, and the AI fills in the form. • Screenshot - share a screenshot of your bank statement or App Store subscriptions list, and Submap parses the rows. • By hand - when you want full control. Once they’re in: • See the next charge for every active subscription, with the days remaining counted out. • Know your real yearly spend, your monthly average, and which category eats the most. • Tap “Help me cancel” to land on the right billing page in one hop - Submap tracks the verified cancellation paths for the most common services. • Group subscriptions by card, so you see at a glance which card is carrying the most weight. Pro adds unlimited tracking, AI-powered adds (100 a month), deep analytics, and per-day push reminders before each charge — every feature is on by default for everyone, the Pro tier just lifts the limits. Privacy by design: • Your data sits in your own account, encrypted in transit and at rest. • Voice and screenshot inputs are processed for one shot only and not retained. • No advertising, no tracking SDKs, no data sold. Questions and feedback: support@submap.cloud Terms of Use (EULA): https://submap.cloud/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://submap.cloud/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yubico Authenticator at none against Submap's 2. Submap's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Submap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Yubico Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Yubico Authenticator ships an update monthly, Submap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yubico Authenticator | Submap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (268 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 268 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yubico | Dashchynski Dzianis |
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
Submap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yubico Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Submap
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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