Comparison

Yubico Authenticator vs Book2Action

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

Book2Action

Features
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Stop forgetting what you read. Book2Action turns any book into a 7-day action plan you can actually finish. Search for a title — bestsellers, classics, business, self-help, biography, fiction — and Book2Action gives you: • A clear three-paragraph summary of the core ideas • A day-by-day action plan (Monday through Sunday), each step tied to a specific chapter • A detailed breakdown for every action step, including a key takeaway and five implementation sentences • Read Aloud with adjustable speed and a choice of natural voices • One-tap "Add to Calendar" so each daily step becomes a real event on your iPhone • Beautiful book covers and an Amazon link if you want to grab a copy • Export the full plan to PDF and share it instantly Three popular books are included offline — Atomic Habits, Think and Grow Rich, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — so you can try the app immediately with no setup. To unlock AI-powered analysis for any book, simply add your own OpenAI API key in Settings. Your key is stored securely in the iOS Keychain and is never sent anywhere except OpenAI. Designed for iPhone with full light and dark mode support, a clean SwiftUI interface, and no tracking, no ads, and no account required. Whether you're trying to build better habits, level up your career, or finally apply what your favorite author taught — Book2Action helps you turn ideas into action, one day at a time.

Screenshots

Yubico Authenticator4 screens
Book2Action3 screens

Verdict

The call

Yubico Authenticator and Book2Action are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Yubico Authenticator versus Book2Action: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubico AuthenticatorBook2Action
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYubicoREYNALD ADOLPHE

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

Book2Action

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Book2Action

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Book2Action free?
Book2Action is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yubico Authenticator or Book2Action have ads?
Neither Yubico Authenticator nor Book2Action shows ads.

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