Comparison

Safeguard Locks vs Auth Sync

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Auth Sync

Features
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Auth Sync is a 2FA (TOTP) authenticator focused on privacy and simplicity. Generate and use OTP offline, then enable end-to-end encrypted cloud sync only when you need it. Your TOTP vault is encrypted on device—the server has zero knowledge. Highlights TOTP add & scan: QR scan, manual input, 6/8 digits, SHA1/256/512, 30s/60s. Folders & search, tagging, quick copy. E2EE cloud sync on demand; encryption keys never leave your devices. Secure sharing across your own devices (E2EE). Export/Import with encrypted backups; import from common authenticators. Extras: password generator, temporary email, Base64 encode/decode. Local encrypted backups to Files/iCloud. Security True E2EE with zero-knowledge backend. No collection of TOTP contents. Integrity checks to protect your vault. How it works Add accounts (scan QR or enter secret). Use offline codes immediately. Sign in to enable E2EE Sync across devices. Export/Import for long-term backups.

Screenshots

Safeguard Locks4 screens
Auth Sync3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Safeguard Locks at 13.0 against Auth Sync's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Safeguard Locks versus Auth Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeguard LocksAuth Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSafeguard Locking Solutions LLCDREAMER NETWORK CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

Safeguard Locks

No in-app purchases

None

Auth Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safeguard Locks free?
Safeguard Locks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auth Sync free?
Auth Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Safeguard Locks or Auth Sync have ads?
Neither Safeguard Locks nor Auth Sync shows ads.

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