Beyond Identity vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beyond Identity
Experience instant, passwordless logins with a dynamic identity defense platform. This app replaces weak credentials with strong, device-bound cryptographic keys, making common cyberattacks impossible. Enjoy seamless, secure access without extra steps or second devices.
- Passwordless login
- Dynamic identity defense
- Device-bound cryptographic credentials
- Phishing and social engineering attack prevention
- Seamless user experience
- Continuous security validation
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The Beyond Identity Authenticator provides instant, passwordless login backed by the world's only dynamic identity defense platform. By replacing weak credentials with strong, device-bound, cryptographic credentials, Beyond Identity makes attacks like phishing, social engineering, brute force, deepfake fraud, and advanced MFA attacks impossible to execute. For users, all you experience is a seamless, passwordless MFA login that provides instant and continuous secure access with no extra steps or second device needed. You simply open the app, confirm your identity, and go. For organizations, you have the assurance you're protected against initial access and lateral movement threats because every session is protected by hardware-backed credentials with security posture that is continuously validated. Beyond Identity is designed to be privacy-preserving. Biometric validation is local, no biometric information is stored in our system nor sent over the network, and the application does not collect personal information
Folio
Streamline task management and team collaboration with this intuitive productivity solution. Organize projects, communicate in real-time, and manage events efficiently, all without enterprise-level complexity or cost. Designed for small teams, clubs, and groups.
- Intuitive task creation and organization
- Real-time team messaging and channels
- File sharing and organized workspaces
- Smart event scheduling with conflict detection
- NFC and QR code check-ins for events
- Cross-platform compatibility (iOS and web)
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Folio - Streamlined Task Management & Team Collaboration The perfect productivity solution for small teams, school clubs, and volunteer groups. Folio combines powerful task management with seamless collaboration, designed for people who want to get organized without the complexity and cost of enterprise software. Intuitive Task Management Create and organize tasks with priorities, due dates, and descriptions Assign tasks to team members or work together collaboratively Track progress with real-time updates and notifications Smart task categorization (personal, assigned, collaborative) Quick task creation with a clean, simple interface Team Collaboration Made Simple Real-time messaging and team channels Share files, images, and notes in organized workspaces Easy member management and role assignments Announcements for important updates Seamless handoffs between team members Smart Event Management Schedule events and meetings with your team Team availability and conflict detection NFC check-ins for contactless event attendance QR code support for digital check-ins Integrated with your task management workflow Designed for Small Teams Affordable pricing - no enterprise-level costs Easy onboarding - get your team started in minutes Low learning curve - intuitive design anyone can master Perfect for: School clubs, volunteer groups, planning committees, small businesses, community organizations Key Features: Simple Setup: Get your team organized in under 5 minutes NFC Technology: Modern check-in system for events and meetings Real-time Collaboration: Instant messaging and file sharing Smart Organization: Automatic categorization and prioritization Team Management: Easy member roles and permissions Event Check-ins: NFC and QR code support for attendance Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and web Perfect For School Clubs: Coordinate club meetings and events Assign responsibilities to members Track volunteer hours and participation Simple enough for student leaders to manage Ideal for Volunteer Groups: Organize community projects and events Coordinate volunteer schedules Share important updates and files Affordable for non-profit budgets Great for Small Businesses: Manage projects without enterprise complexity Coordinate remote and in-office teams Track deadlines and deliverables Professional tools at small-team prices Privacy & Security: Your data is secure with encrypted communication and privacy protection. Folio keeps your information safe while remaining accessible to your team. Why Choose Folio? Folio is built for real teams who need to get things done without complicated software or expensive pricing. We focus on simplicity, affordability, and the features that matter most to small groups. Download Folio today and discover how simple team productivity can be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Folio at every 2 weeks against Beyond Identity's every 5 weeks. Beyond Identity's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Beyond Identity against 4.2 for Folio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond Identity has 39 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Beyond Identity ships an update every 5 weeks, Folio every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Beyond Identity | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (39 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond Identity | Amrit Devarasetti |
Customer experience
Beyond Identity
Folio
In-app purchases
Beyond Identity
No in-app purchases
Folio
No in-app purchases









