Comparison

SecurityKey NFC vs ChipVault

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

Head to head
About

SecurityKey NFC

Manage your NFC device-bound Passkey with this app. Securely control your PIN code, fingerprint enrollment, and sign-in data for enhanced digital protection. Access your credentials from anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • PIN code management
  • Fingerprint enrollment
  • Sign-in data organization
  • NFC device integration
  • Secure credential management
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Introduce our “SecurityKey NFC” App - your all-in-one solution for NFC device-bound Passkey management! Ultimate Security at Your Fingertips: Experience the next level of protection with our “SecurityKey NFC” App, empowering you to manage your PIN code, Fingerprint, and Sign-in data (credential) in ATKey.Card NFC effortlessly. Take control of your digital security like never before! Key Features: 1. PIN Code Management: Set, change, and personalize your PIN policy with ease. Our intuitive interface ensures a smooth and user-friendly experience. 2. Fingerprint: You can enroll, rename, and edit your fingerprints in a simple and direct way. Unlock the power of your fingerprint! 3. Sign-in Data Central: Organize your sign-in data (credentials) securely within the app. Say goodbye to the hassle of managing passwords separately – everything you need is now in one place! Anywhere, Anytime Security: Our “SecurityKey NFC” App effortlessly integrate the management flow of ATKey.Card NFC with your favorite platforms. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go, our Security Key App ensures that your NFC device-bound Passkey is under control at all times. Feel confident knowing that your digital identity is in safe hands. Download Now and Fortify Your Digital World! Don't compromise on security – embrace the future with the “SecurityKey NFC” App. Download now and take the first step towards a safer, more secure digital experience. Your fortress of digital protection is just a click away!

About

ChipVault

This app transforms NFC cards into secure, encrypted personal data vaults. Store passwords, recovery phrases, and more, all protected by your master password and AES-128 encryption directly on the chip. Your data remains offline, with no cloud or server reliance.

Highlights
  • Personalize DESFire EV2/EV3 cards
  • AES-128 encrypted data storage
  • Store passwords, notes, recovery phrases
  • Edit card details and categories
  • Clone cards for backup
  • Visual storage usage
  • Reset cards to factory state
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The only iOS app dedicated to NXP DESFire EV2 and EV3 NFC cards. ChipVault turns your DESFire cards into hardware-backed personal data vaults — AES-128 encrypted at the chip level, secured by your own master password. No cloud, no servers, no accounts, no subscriptions. The cards in your wallet are the storage. SECURE FIRST. Traditional NXP card tools fall short on security when working with these chips. ChipVault treats native AES encryption, EV2 Secure Messaging, and proper key derivation as first-class citizens — not afterthoughts. Every byte written to a card is encrypted with a key derived from your master password and that card's unique UID. The same data on a different card is a different ciphertext. A different password unlocks nothing. The chip enforces this at the silicon level. WHAT YOU CAN DO — Personalize a blank DESFire EV2 or EV3 card into a ChipVault: pick up to 8 categories from a palette of 15+ pre-canned options (Financial, Medical, Travel, Auto, Insurance, Tools, Credentials, Licenses, Subscriptions, Crypto Recovery, Family, Work, Notes, Wi-Fi & IoT, Personal IDs) or roll your own with custom names — Store passwords, codes, account numbers, notes, recovery phrases — each entry is a simple key plus a multi-line value, with optional hide-by-default for sensitive fields — Read your data with a tap and your master password — Edit a card after enrollment: rename it, change its theme and icon, rename any category — all instant, no NFC tap needed — Add new categories or delete existing ones on a card you've already personalized — one NFC tap each, with confirmation — Clone an entire card to a backup card — your safety net stays in your physical control, with per-trait toggles for what carries over (name, theme, icon) — Recover from a stuck chip memory allocator with Reset & Restructure — wipes entries and rebuilds the card with your current category set (chip-level recovery you'll rarely need, but you'll be glad it's there if you do) — See exactly how much space each category is using with the visual storage donut — Reset any card back to factory state with a single command — Delete individual entries cleanly with no leftover ghost data USE CASES — A password manager backup that doesn't live on anyone's cloud — A travel-only vault you carry separately from your phone — Encrypted storage for crypto recovery phrases that survives device loss — An emergency credentials kit that goes in a safe deposit box — A shared medical info card a family member can read with their own ChipVault install (if they know your master password) PRIVACY BY DESIGN ChipVault has no servers. No analytics. No tracking SDKs. No accounts to create. Nothing you do leaves your device, except a small operational record stored in your own iOS Keychain (which you control). Your master password is never transmitted, never logged, and never recoverable — write it down somewhere safe. WHAT YOU'LL NEED — An iPhone with NFC support (iPhone 7 or later) — One or more NXP DESFire EV2 or EV3 NFC cards (widely available online — see the in-app guide) ONE-TIME PURCHASE A 20-day free trial. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks ChipVault forever — on all your devices. No subscriptions. Ever. ABOUT N0AGI ChipVault is built by N0AGI LLC, an indie shop focused on tools that respect your data and your wallet. Questions, feedback, or bug reports: n0agi@n0agi.com

Screenshots

SecurityKey NFC2 screens
ChipVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SecurityKey NFC at none against ChipVault's 1. SecurityKey NFC also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ChipVault's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. ChipVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SecurityKey NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SecurityKey NFC against 5.0 for ChipVault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecurityKey NFC ships an update every 3 weeks, ChipVault weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SecurityKey NFC versus ChipVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurityKey NFCChipVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuthenTrend Technology Inc.N0AGI LLC

Customer experience

SecurityKey NFC

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

ChipVault

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

In-app purchases

None

SecurityKey NFC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChipVault

One-time1
  • ChipVault Full Access$6.99

Questions

Is SecurityKey NFC free?
SecurityKey NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChipVault free?
ChipVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SecurityKey NFC or ChipVault?
SecurityKey NFC and ChipVault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SecurityKey NFC or ChipVault have ads?
Neither SecurityKey NFC nor ChipVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecurityKey NFC or ChipVault?
SecurityKey NFC ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChipVault weekly. Most recently, SecurityKey NFC was updated on September 17, 2026 and ChipVault on September 8, 2026.

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