Comparison

Code Scanner ALL vs Auth NFC

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

Head to head

Code Scanner ALL

A fast code scanning app

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.528 ratingsView app →

Auth NFC

A simple, secure authenticator

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.02 ratingsView app →

About

Code Scanner ALL

This utility app quickly scans various types of codes, including NFC tags, AirTags, QR codes, and barcodes. It offers features like NFC writing, history saving, and QR code creation, all without requiring an internet connection for scanning.

Highlights

NFC tag reader and writer
AirTag information scanner
QR code and barcode scanning
QR code creation and sharing
Offline scanning capability
Scan history saving
Flashlight support for dark scanning

Features

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Code Scanner ALL: Scans all NFC tags, AirTag, QR codes & barcodes! Fast, simple & easy to use! Download now for FREE! A simple and easy-to-use scanner that produces data for you in a matter of seconds. More than 20 types supported: NFC Tag, QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth, NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216... Features: - NFC Reader & Writer 1. NFC tag reader: reads all standard NFC tag types 2. Internet connection is not required for scanning 3. Save scan NFC tag history 4. Write NFC records(NDEF) to NFC tags: Create and write records of various types of NFC tags, including text, phone number, SMS, geographic location, website, email - AirTag Reader 1. Scan AirTag info 2. Launch the AirTag website - QR code & barcode Scanner & Creator 1. All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types 2. Quick Launch & rapid scan 3. Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, Bing, and Amazon! 4. Internet connection is not required for scanning 5. Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! 6. Scan history saved 7. Create QR codes & share, including text, phone number, SMS, geographic location, website, email, contact - Home screen widgets - Lock Screen widgets

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

Code Scanner ALL4 screens

Auth NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auth NFC at none against Code Scanner ALL's shown. Auth NFC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Code Scanner ALL's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner ALL has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level

Code Scanner ALL versus Auth NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Code Scanner ALL	Auth NFC
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.5 (28 ratings)	5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	28 — better	2
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 4 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	Free — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	17 MB	4 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	哲魏	Thomas Wixson

Customer experience

Code Scanner ALL

All ratings28 ratings

Positive89.3%

Neutral3.6%

Negative7.1%

Written reviews9 reviews

Positive33.3%

Neutral22.2%

Negative44.4%

Auth NFC

All ratings2 ratings

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Scanner ALL

No in-app purchases

None

Auth NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Scanner ALL free?

Code Scanner ALL 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, Code Scanner ALL or Auth NFC?

Auth NFC is rated higher. Code Scanner ALL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Auth NFC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

Do Code Scanner ALL or Auth NFC have ads?

Code Scanner ALL shows ads; Auth NFC does not.

Which is updated more often, Code Scanner ALL or Auth NFC?

Code Scanner ALL ships an update every 4 months, and Auth NFC every 4 months. Most recently, Code Scanner ALL was updated on September 22, 2026 and Auth NFC on September 26, 2026.