Comparison

NFC Commander vs Authsy

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

Head to head
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
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NFCommander identifies NFC tags on iPhone, then reads and writes NDEF when the tag has it. Hold a sticker or card to see UID, technology, and capacity. Write a link, text, or vCard, clone a scan onto another sticker, or permanently lock the next tag you hold. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no account. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Identify MIFARE, ISO 15693, FeliCa, and ISO 7816 tags (iPhone 7 and later) • See UID, maker, capacity, and whether a tag is writable or locked • Read NDEF records: links, text, vCard, Smart Poster, and more • Write templates: link, text, email, phone, message, maps, vCard, or a custom NDEF record • Copy a scanned tag and write it to another writable sticker • Permanently lock a physical tag with the system writeLock API • Keep scan history on your iPhone, including UID COMPATIBILITY • Bank cards, secure ID documents, and dynamic-ID transit cards are handled by Apple Pay and cannot be read here • iOS restricts third-party apps from using MIFARE Classic or reading tags in the background • NFC is available on supported iPhones only • Locking a tag cannot be undone PRIVACY FIRST • Identify, read, write, and lock happen on your iPhone • No cloud, no analytics, no tracking, no sign-in • UID and records never leave your iPhone unless you copy or share them FREE AND PREMIUM • Identifying a tag and viewing UID, technology, and capacity is free • Premium unlocks writing, cloning, locking, and every NDEF record on a multi-record tag

About

Authsy

Features
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Authsy is your new companion for managing two-factor authentication (2FA) codes safely and effortlessly. Scan the QR code from your favorite services (Google, Facebook, GitHub, etc.) and start generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) with peace of mind. Privacy first Your data is stored only on your device using the iOS Keychain, and securely backed up to your personal iCloud account. Only you can access it. One token at a time Stay focused and secure: Authsy displays only one visible token at a time. Others remain blurred until selected. Modern, clean design A beautiful, iOS-native interface that’s quick, clean, and intuitive. Add and manage your accounts with ease and confidence. Your security, your control No external accounts. No servers. Authsy works entirely offline and encrypts your sensitive information locally.

Screenshots

NFC Commander4 screens
Authsy2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authsy at none against NFC Commander's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Authsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NFC Commander versus Authsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC CommanderAuthsy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 34 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer袁杰 张Alan Roldan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Commander

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$0.99
None

Authsy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Commander free?
NFC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authsy free?
Authsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Commander or Authsy have ads?
Neither NFC Commander nor Authsy shows ads.

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