Comparison

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.

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
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Firmware upgrade
  • Display firmware information
  • Device statistics
  • Device configuration
  • Identify reader
Features
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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

Screenshots

AuthLite NFC1 screens
Maintenance by Socket Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AuthLite NFC versus Maintenance by Socket Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthLite NFCMaintenance by Socket Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuthLite LLCSocket Mobile

Customer experience

AuthLite NFC

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

Maintenance by Socket Mobile

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

In-app purchases

None

AuthLite NFC

No in-app purchases

None

Maintenance by Socket Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuthLite NFC free?
AuthLite NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maintenance by Socket Mobile free?
Maintenance by Socket Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AuthLite NFC or Maintenance by Socket Mobile?
Maintenance by Socket Mobile is rated higher. AuthLite NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Maintenance by Socket Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AuthLite NFC or Maintenance by Socket Mobile have ads?
Neither AuthLite NFC nor Maintenance by Socket Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuthLite NFC or Maintenance by Socket Mobile?
AuthLite NFC ships an update every 8 months, and Maintenance by Socket Mobile every 21 months. Most recently, AuthLite NFC was updated on October 2, 2026 and Maintenance by Socket Mobile on September 22, 2026.

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