Comparison

AuthLite NFC vs NFC Commander

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

Head to head
About

AuthLite NFC

This utility app allows users to easily copy One-time-passcodes (OTPs) or static passwords from compatible YubiKeys to their iOS clipboard. Simply tap your YubiKey to your iPhone's NFC reader, and the generated code is ready to be pasted into any text field.

Highlights
  • Reads YubiKey NFC/NEO OTPs
  • Copies static passwords
  • One-time-passcode generation
  • Auto-copy to clipboard option
  • Simple and straightforward interface
Features
Read full description

This app is created for use with the YubiKey NFC and NEO to copy One-time-passcodes (OTPs) or static passwords from a YubiKey into the iOS clipboard. Once the OTP/password is in the clipboard, you can switch to another app and Paste the value into a text box for example. It is designed to be as simple as possible. To use this app you need: * An iPhone that supports NFC technology (i.e. that also supports Apple Pay's "tap to pay") * iOS version 11 or later installed * A YubiKey NFC or NEO token (not v4, nano-size token, U2F key, or any other type) * Your YubiKey must be programmed with a "Yubico OTP", "OATH-HOTP", or "Static password" in Configuration Slot 1 How to use this app: * Launch the app, * Right away, your iPhone should display a dialog that says "Ready to Scan. Hold YubiKey near the top edge of iPhone" * Hold your YubiKey flat against the top edge of your phone for a moment, until the phone beeps. * If the option is selected, the OTP or static password will be displayed on the screen. * You can click "Copy OTP to Clipboard", or if you have set the "Auto Copy" slider then the value will automatically be saved to the Clipboard each time one is read. Notes: * The iOS API does not allow any way to "trigger" the NFC scanning when the app is closed or in the background. It would be really useful if you could tap the key when you were in Safari etc. and have it "Just Work". But the way the app works now is the best way that is allowed by the API. * After reading the YubiKey, the "Scan success" checkmark dialog is shown for about 2 seconds. If you tap the home button or swipe down on the dialog, it should be dismissed right away.

About

NFC Commander

This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC cards. It supports multiple data reads and writes, various data types, and specific formats for auto-recognition on newer iPhones. An advanced version offers additional features.

Highlights
  • Read NFC card data
  • Write data to NFC cards
  • Multiple data reads/writes
  • Support for multiple data types
  • Specific format writing for auto-recognition
  • Dark mode support
Read full description

Efficient NFC tool. * Read NFC card data, also supports multiple data reads in one card. * Write data to NFC cards, also supports writing multiple data at the same time, supports multiple data types. * More features are available in the advanced version, which supports subsequent advanced feature updates. * User-friendly experience with nice dark mode. * Provides data writing help, such as writing data in specific formats to support auto-recognition for iPhone XS and above.

Screenshots

AuthLite NFC1 screens
NFC Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against AuthLite NFC's 33%. NFC Commander also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). AuthLite NFC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 38 months). On price, ads and device support 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. NFC Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AuthLite NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AuthLite NFC's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Commander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuthLite NFC ships an update every 8 months, NFC Commander every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AuthLite NFC versus NFC Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthLite NFCNFC Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuthLite LLC袁杰 张

Customer experience

AuthLite NFC

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

NFC Commander

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AuthLite NFC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Commander

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$0.99

Questions

Is AuthLite NFC free?
AuthLite NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Commander free?
NFC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AuthLite NFC or NFC Commander?
NFC Commander is rated higher. AuthLite NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while NFC Commander averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do AuthLite NFC or NFC Commander have ads?
Neither AuthLite NFC nor NFC Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuthLite NFC or NFC Commander?
AuthLite NFC ships an update every 8 months, and NFC Commander every 38 months. Most recently, AuthLite NFC was updated on October 2, 2026 and NFC Commander on October 12, 2026.

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