# Safeguard Locks vs Auth NFC

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safeguard Locks | Auth NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeguard-locks/id6476365291/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-nfc/id6504435036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Safeguard Locking Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726524333) | [Thomas Wixson](https://appshunter.io/developer/645728649) |

## What reviewers say

### Safeguard Locks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeguard-locks/id6476365291)

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.

**Highlights:** NFC power harvesting technology, Mobile app compatibility, Secure lock management, Proprietary system integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Auth NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-nfc/id6504435036)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safeguard Locks free?

Safeguard Locks 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, Safeguard Locks or Auth NFC?

Safeguard Locks and Auth NFC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Safeguard Locks or Auth NFC have ads?

Neither Safeguard Locks nor Auth NFC shows ads.

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