Safeguard Locks vs Auth NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safeguard Locks
This utility app works with NFC-enabled locks, utilizing proprietary power harvesting technology. It allows users to manage and interact with compatible locking systems through their mobile device.
- NFC power harvesting technology
- Mobile app compatibility
- Secure lock management
- Proprietary system integration
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Safeguard NFC locks employ proprietary NFC power harvesting technology and is compatible with a dedicated mobile app.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Safeguard Locks at 13.0 against Auth NFC's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Safeguard Locks against 5.0 for Auth NFC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Safeguard Locks | Auth NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safeguard Locking Solutions LLC | Thomas Wixson |
Customer experience
Safeguard Locks
Auth NFC
In-app purchases
Safeguard Locks
No in-app purchases
Auth NFC
No in-app purchases
