Comparison

True Key™ by McAfee vs CertScore

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

CertScore

This platform allows IT professionals to verify their certifications, earn points based on difficulty, and compete on global leaderboards. Showcase your verified skills with a unique profile link and QR code.

Highlights
  • Verify IT certifications
  • Import badges from Credly/Accredible
  • Earn points based on certification difficulty
  • Global and regional leaderboards
  • Filter by skill category
  • Share verified profile link/QR code
  • Invite colleagues for bonus points
Features
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CertScore is the first platform that lets IT professionals verify their certifications and compete on global leaderboards. VERIFY YOUR CREDENTIALS Import badges directly from Credly or Accredible with one tap. CertScore confirms your certifications against the issuing platforms so employers know they are real, not just screenshots. EARN YOUR SCORE Every verified certification earns points based on difficulty: - Expert (150 pts): CCIE, OSCP - Professional (100 pts): CISSP, CISM, AWS Solutions Architect Pro - Specialty (75 pts): AWS Specialty, CASP+ - Associate (50 pts): AWS SAA, CCNA, Security+ - Foundational (20 pts): Cloud Practitioner, AZ-900 CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD See how you rank globally, by country, or by region. Filter by skill category: Cloud, Security, DevOps, Networking, and more. Track your rank movement over time. SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS Share your verified profile with a unique link and QR code. Credentials are auto-categorized into 9 technical domains so employers and peers can see your strengths at a glance. INVITE AND EARN Share invite codes with colleagues and earn 25 bonus points for each friend who joins. Supported platforms: Credly, Accredible Supported issuers: AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Cisco, CompTIA, ISC2, and 200+ more. Privacy first: Your data stays yours. Delete your account anytime from Settings. Questions? Contact us at support@certscore.org

Screenshots

True Key™ by McAfee4 screens
CertScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CertScore at 5.0 against True Key™ by McAfee's 4.5. CertScore also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). True Key™ by McAfee's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CertScore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Key™ by McAfee has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

True Key™ by McAfee ships an update every 2 months, CertScore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
True Key™ by McAfee versus CertScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue Key™ by McAfeeCertScore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMcAfee, LLC.V2C Inc

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%

CertScore

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CertScore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

True Key™ by McAfee

No in-app purchases

None

CertScore

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 CertScore free?
CertScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, True Key™ by McAfee or CertScore?
CertScore is rated higher. True Key™ by McAfee averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while CertScore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do True Key™ by McAfee or CertScore have ads?
Neither True Key™ by McAfee nor CertScore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, True Key™ by McAfee or CertScore?
True Key™ by McAfee ships an update every 2 months, and CertScore every 2 weeks. Most recently, True Key™ by McAfee was updated on October 15, 2026 and CertScore on October 10, 2026.

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