Comparison

True Key™ by McAfee vs Yubico Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

True Key™ by McAfee

This app securely stores and automatically fills your passwords for apps and websites, eliminating the need to remember them. It also generates strong, unique passwords for your accounts and offers quick access using biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Password saving and auto-fill
  • Secure password generation
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Biometric login (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • 2nd device authentication
Features
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Meet True Key™ by McAfee – the easier, safer way to unlock your digital world! Save yourself the frustration – True Key will remember your passwords for you, automatically filling in your account info on apps and websites so you don’t have to “forgot password” ever again. True Key will also generate secure passwords for your most important accounts. Your True Key account automatically syncs across all your devices, including desktop and mobile devices, so you’ll have access to your passwords everywhere you go! Enhance your personal security – Password Generator will create strong 8-30 character passwords for you to use on any account such as banking, email or credit card accounts, and will autofill the password for you when you’re logged into True Key so you don’t have to worry about forgetting it. Quickly access your accounts – use Face ID and Touch ID for speedy access to your True Key account, allowing you to automatically and securely login to all your apps and websites on your iOS devices. You can use 2nd device authentication as an extra layer of security when logging in – just swipe the notification on your 2nd device to verify it’s you.

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.

Screenshots

True Key™ by McAfee4 screens
Yubico Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: True Key™ by McAfee at 4.5 against Yubico Authenticator's 3.7. True Key™ by McAfee also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 44%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 268). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

True Key™ by McAfee holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Key™ by McAfee has 1.6K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of True Key™ by McAfee's written reviews are positive against 44% of Yubico Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

True Key™ by McAfee ships an update every 2 months, Yubico Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
True Key™ by McAfee versus Yubico Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue Key™ by McAfeeYubico Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better3.7 (268 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better268
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMcAfee, LLC.Yubico

Customer experience

True Key™ by McAfee

All ratings1,648 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews672 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative29.5%

Yubico Authenticator

All ratings268 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral11.2%
Negative45.3%

User reviews

True Key™ by McAfee

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure password storage
  • 👍 Convenient across devices
  • 🚀 Efficient password generation
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with browsers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent sign-outs
  • 🐛 Inconsistent auto-fill functionality
  • 🐛 Unreliable sync between devices
  • 🐛 Limited password storage capacity
  • 🐛 Buggy facial recognition/fingerprint login

Yubico Authenticator

From 268 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

True Key™ by McAfee

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on login attempts
  • Password copy/paste not working on iOS 11
  • Unable to update email address on account
  • Inconsistent behavior across platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase password storage limit
  • Implement secure password sharing
  • Add folder/category organization
  • Improve multi-factor authentication options
  • Provide better offline access capabilities

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

In-app purchases

None

True Key™ by McAfee

No in-app purchases

None

Yubico Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is True Key™ by McAfee free?
True Key™ by McAfee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yubico Authenticator free?
Yubico Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, True Key™ by McAfee or Yubico Authenticator?
True Key™ by McAfee is rated higher. True Key™ by McAfee averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Yubico Authenticator averages 3.7 from 268 ratings.
Do True Key™ by McAfee or Yubico Authenticator have ads?
Neither True Key™ by McAfee nor Yubico Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, True Key™ by McAfee or Yubico Authenticator?
True Key™ by McAfee ships an update every 2 months, and Yubico Authenticator monthly. Most recently, True Key™ by McAfee was updated on October 15, 2026 and Yubico Authenticator on October 16, 2026.

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