AuthLite NFC vs Maintenance by Socket Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Reads YubiKey NFC/NEO OTPs
- Copies static passwords
- One-time-passcode generation
- Auto-copy to clipboard option
- Simple and straightforward interface
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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.
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
This utility app allows users to upgrade the firmware on Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC readers and barcode scanners. It provides information on current and available firmware, device statistics, and configuration settings. Designed for advanced users, it facilitates essential maintenance for compatible hardware.
- Firmware upgrade
- Display firmware information
- Device statistics
- Device configuration
- Identify reader
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Maintenance by Socket Mobile implements the user interface to upgrade firmware of Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC reader/writer, barcode scanners and perform other maintenance functions. Supported Functionality 1. Display operating firmware (GATT information) 2. Display firmware available for download 3. Perform firmware upgrade (download and flash instructions) 4. Display device statistics (no user information is shared) 5. Display device configuration information 6. Identify this reader This app is intended for advanced users. For questions and help, please contact support@socketmobile.com The Socket NFC readers which combines the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth 5 connectivity. They supports ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, ISO 15693 tags, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and most NFC tags and devices compliant with ISO 18092 standard. The Countertop product supports two Bluetooth profiles: HID Keyboard Emulation (for native App support) and App Mode (for custom App development using our CaptureSDK). Please visit https://www.socketmobile.com for additional product information. CaptureSDK information is available at https://www.socketmobile.com/developers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maintenance by Socket Mobile at 5.0 against AuthLite NFC's 4.3. AuthLite NFC's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 21 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Maintenance by Socket Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AuthLite NFC has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AuthLite NFC ships an update every 8 months, Maintenance by Socket Mobile every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AuthLite NFC | Maintenance by Socket Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AuthLite LLC | Socket Mobile |
Customer experience
AuthLite NFC
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
In-app purchases
AuthLite NFC
No in-app purchases
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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