APMA Engage vs ID.me Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APMA Engage
Access association updates, news, and podcasts. Find podiatrists, explore advocacy tools, and manage conference plans. Stay informed and connected with essential resources.
- Association updates and news
- APMA Podcast access
- Breaking news alerts
- Find a Podiatrist tool
- Conference planning and networking
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APMA Engage is the essential app for maximizing your membership! Take advantage of key benefits anytime, anywhere: • Read the latest association updates and issues of APMA News • Listen to the APMA Podcast • Receive breaking news alerts • Get quick access to a variety of essential resources, like Find a Podiatrist, Seal products, eAdvocacy, and more APMA Engage is also your gateway to the conference tools you have come to expect when attending The National, including planning your educational itinerary, exploring the exhibit hall, interacting with fellow attendees, and more!
ID.me Authenticator
This app provides a free multi-factor authentication solution for your account, adding an extra security layer to prevent unauthorized access. It generates secure verification tokens, including time-based codes and push notifications, to confirm your identity during login.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
- Push notification verification
- Mobile security keys
- Account protection from hackers
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ID.me Authenticator is a simple and free multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution for your ID.me account, protecting your account from hackers by adding an additional layer of security. ID.me Authenticator generates secure 2-step verification tokens on your device, including time-based one-time passwords, (TOTP), push notifications, or mobile security keys, to verify your identity. When logging in, after entering in your password, you will be asked for an additional way to prove it is really you. Either approve the notification sent to the ID.me Authenticator by tapping ‘Yes’ to approve if it’s you (push notification), or enter the verification code generated by the app (TOTP).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: ID.me Authenticator at 100K against APMA Engage's 4. ID.me Authenticator also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
APMA Engage holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ID.me Authenticator has 100K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
APMA Engage ships an update every 6 months, ID.me Authenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APMA Engage | ID.me Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | 4.3 (100K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 100K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #41 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Podiatric Medical Association, Incorporated | ID.me |
Customer experience
APMA Engage
ID.me Authenticator
Bugs and requests
APMA Engage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ID.me Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Repeated login failures
- Inability to upload documents successfully
- Inconsistent error messages
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models
Requested features
4 requests- Improved customer support with live agents
- Simplified identity verification process
- Compatibility with more device types
- Ability to reset passwords and accounts easily
In-app purchases
APMA Engage
No in-app purchases
ID.me Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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