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Best Key Fob Reader Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good key fob reader apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Key Fob Reader Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NFC ToolsNFC ToolsFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
2NFC.cool Tools Tag ReaderNFC.cool Tools Tag ReaderFree4.5★ (6.6K)YesYesAug 2026
3Brivo Mobile PassBrivo Mobile PassFree4.8★ (159K)NoNoAug 2026
4LARA Lock Reader AssistantLARA Lock Reader AssistantFree5.0★ (2)NoYesJul 2026
5StarSign Key FobStarSign Key FobFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Key InspectorKey InspectorFree—NoNoMay 2026
7PairMyKeyPairMyKeyFree2.9★ (106)NoNoAug 2026
8S3XY Key FobS3XY Key Fob$0.991.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Key Fob Reader

NFC Tools#1

NFC Tools by wakdev

To read and write NFC tags
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily read and write data to NFC tags using a straightforward interface. Interact with tag content, view detailed information, and record standard data like contacts, URLs, and WiFi configurations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 One-time payment for Pro version
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast NFC tag reading and writing
  • 👍 Works well for most use cases

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Issues with reading/writing contact information
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain NFC tags and devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader#2

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader by Nicolo Stanciu

Read and write RFID chip cards
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(6.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to read and write NFC tags, scan and create QR codes, digitize documents, and capture 3D models. It offers advanced NFC tools like encryption and batch operations, alongside a versatile QR code scanner and document scanner with OCR.

What We Love

  • 💯 Excellent app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🔥 Awesome features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Too many ads
Brivo Mobile Pass#3

Brivo Mobile Pass by Brivo Inc.

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😐(159K ratings)
Free
#88in Utilities
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Unlock secured areas using your smartphone as a digital access credential. This app works with the Brivo Access platform, eliminating the need for physical keys and cards. Administrators can easily issue digital passes via email.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient access
  • 🔒 Secure entry
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Reliable functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🔋 Drains battery

More Key Fob Reader apps to explore

4
LARA Lock Reader Assistant
LARA Lock Reader Assistant
LARA Lock Reader Assistant
Lishi, Transponder, Key Codes
Free

This app assists automotive locksmiths by providing a comprehensive database of key, transponder, and Lishi tool information. It helps decode car locks, verify bitting, and offers programming procedures for transponders and remotes, drawing on a vast user-generated feedback database.

Key, transponder, and remote programming instructionsLishi tool information and decodingUser-generated feedback database
🔍 Reference
(2)
subscription
5
StarSign Key Fob
StarSign Key Fob
StarSign Key Fob
by Giesecke+Devrient GmbH
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Key Inspector
Key Inspector
Key Inspector
Vehicle Key Inspection
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
PairMyKey
PairMyKey
PairMyKey
Easily Program Vehicle Keys
Free

This app simplifies the process of programming vehicle keys and remotes for most cars. It works in conjunction with a dongle, connecting to your vehicle's OBDII port to enable effortless key programming. Save time and money on dealership services.

Program vehicle keysProgram remotesOBDII port connection
🔧 Utilities
(106)
free
8
S3XY Key Fob
S3XY Key Fob
S3XY Key Fob
Control your S3XY EV
$0.99

Control your Tesla vehicle remotely from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Lock, unlock, flash lights, honk the horn, open the trunk, and check battery status. Ensures you can always access your car, even if keys are inside.

Lock/unlock vehicleFlash lightsHonk horn
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid
9
dooplicator
dooplicator
dooplicator
The original key dooplicator
Free

Create a digital backup of your physical key to avoid the stress of losing it. This utility eliminates the need for costly dealer programming, offering a convenient solution for emergencies or as a spare.

Digital key backupNo dealer programmingEmergency key solution
🔧 Utilities
(54)
free
10
EZProgrammer
EZProgrammer
EZProgrammer
by Cambrian(Liaoning)Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
INFINIT SMART KEY
INFINIT SMART KEY
INFINIT SMART KEY
by Hatem Alsehimi
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Order My Key
Order My Key
Order My Key
Lost & Car Key Duplicates
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
NCF Renew
NCF Renew
NCF Renew
by EMIRATES KEYS
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
KeyPlus2 - Digital Key
KeyPlus2 - Digital Key
KeyPlus2 - Digital Key
by Special One Co., Ltd.
Free

Easily control and share car doors using just your phone. Transform your vehicle into a smart car with this application.

Digital car door controlShare car access remotelyTransform car into smart car
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free
15
FobApp
FobApp
FobApp
by iLOQ Oy
Free

Manage access rights for your iLOQ Key Fob wirelessly using your iPhone. This app connects your Key Fob to the cloud, automatically receiving and applying updated access permissions.

Update access rights over the airConnect via iPhone and BLEUse iPhone as a cloud gateway
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
16
KeyBoy - Automatic key locker
KeyBoy - Automatic key locker
KeyBoy - Automatic key locker
by Antti Immonen
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
MasterKey
MasterKey
MasterKey
by SMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Virtual Key - Smart-lock
Virtual Key - Smart-lock
Virtual Key - Smart-lock
Smart-lock for car sharing
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Voigo Remote Key
Voigo Remote Key
Voigo Remote Key
Open your garage door by phone
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
CliqTags QR Code Reader
CliqTags QR Code Reader
CliqTags QR Code Reader
by Anders Borg
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

FAQ about Key Fob Reader

What are the best key fob reader apps for iPhone?
NFC Tools tops our key fob reader apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top key fob reader apps we rank are free to download, including NFC Tools and NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader.
NFC Tools has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ key fob reader apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
NFC Tools allows you to read data from NFC tags, such as the tag's maker, type, serial number, and available space. You can also write various types of standard information onto NFC tags, including text, website links, contact cards, phone numbers, and WiFi configurations.
You can write a wide range of standardized data to NFC tags, such as simple text, URLs, email addresses, contact information (VCARDs), phone numbers, predefined text messages, geolocation addresses, WiFi or Bluetooth configurations, and personalized data. The app supports writing large quantities of information.