# Yubico Authenticator vs Effects Finder

The clearest difference is rating: Effects Finder at 5.0 against Yubico Authenticator's 3.7. Yubico Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (268 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Effects Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Yubico Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Effects Finder 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yubico Authenticator | Effects Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yubico-authenticator/id1476679808/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effects-finder/id6801818304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yubico](https://appshunter.io/developer/586890748) | [Robert Rosin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789375617) |

## What reviewers say

### Yubico Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yubico-authenticator/id1476679808)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well with Yubikey
- 🔒 Secure storage of OATH secrets
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 NFC support added

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 NFC not working on some devices
- 🐛 Clunky UI for password-protected keys
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 🐛 Incompatible with some devices (iPad, older iPhones)

**Reported bugs**

- NFC not working reliably
- Accounts disappearing after updates
- Calculation of codes not working
- Keyboard issues when using keys

**Requested features**

- 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


### Effects Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effects-finder/id6801818304)

This app helps you remember where you've stored your belongings. Easily log items with photos, notes, and locations, then search to quickly find what you need. Organize household inventory, track warranties, and generate reports.

**Highlights:** Item and location capture, Photo, voice, barcode, and text scanning, Natural language search, iCloud synchronization, Household profiles, Warranty and return reminders, Report generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effects Finder Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Effects Finder Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Effects Finder Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yubico Authenticator free?

Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Effects Finder free?

Effects Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yubico Authenticator or Effects Finder?

Effects Finder is rated higher. Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Effects Finder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yubico Authenticator or Effects Finder have ads?

Neither Yubico Authenticator nor Effects Finder shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*