Comparison

AuthLite NFC vs Auth NFC

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

Auth NFC

This app provides a secure way to manage your accounts using NFC technology for an extra layer of protection. It allows for easy import/export of accounts and offers options to store secrets locally or on external NFC tags and YubiKeys.

Highlights
  • NFC-based security
  • Import/export accounts
  • Store secrets on NFC tags/YubiKeys
  • Two-factor authentication
  • QR code backups
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Auth NFC is a simple authenticator that uses NFC for an added layer of security. • Easily import/export your accounts. • Store account secrets on your phone or off-device on NFC tags or YubiKeys. • Enable two-factor authentication requiring password + NFC tag. • Generate QR codes of your accounts for storing a photo backup. Auth NFC securely stores your secrets using industry-standard encryption and hashing algorithms. All data is stored locally on your device unless you choose to store individual secrets on NFC tags. You may export your accounts, including secrets, in plaintext or encrypted. Always store exported files securely.

Screenshots

AuthLite NFC1 screens
Auth NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auth NFC at 5.0 against AuthLite NFC's 4.3. Auth NFC also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). AuthLite NFC's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 17.0). 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

Auth NFC 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuthLite NFC ships an update every 8 months, Auth NFC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AuthLite NFC versus Auth NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthLite NFCAuth NFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuthLite LLCThomas Wixson

Customer experience

AuthLite NFC

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

Auth NFC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AuthLite NFC

No in-app purchases

None

Auth NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuthLite NFC free?
AuthLite NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auth NFC free?
Auth NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AuthLite NFC or Auth NFC?
Auth NFC is rated higher. AuthLite NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Auth NFC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AuthLite NFC or Auth NFC have ads?
Neither AuthLite NFC nor Auth NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuthLite NFC or Auth NFC?
AuthLite NFC ships an update every 8 months, and Auth NFC every 4 months. Most recently, AuthLite NFC was updated on October 2, 2026 and Auth NFC on September 26, 2026.

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