# RFID Scout vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.3 against RFID Scout's 2.2. NFC also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). RFID Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. RFID Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of RFID Scout's written reviews are positive against 60% of NFC's.

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFID Scout | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124/reviews) | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Senthil Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475211328) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### RFID Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124)

This utility app connects to specific Bluetooth RFID readers to perform inventory, identify tag models, conduct audits by validating tag information against product data, and locate RFID tags by showing relative distance.

**Highlights:** Simplified RFID Inventory, RFID Tag Model Identification, RFID Audits with Product Validation, RFID Tag Location, Export data to CSV, Online Dashboard Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write text and URLs to NFC tags, Lock NFC tags to make them read-only, Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks, Set and remove NFC tag passwords, Erase NFC tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RFID Scout free?

RFID Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC free?

NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RFID Scout or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. RFID Scout averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 96 ratings.

### Do RFID Scout or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; RFID Scout does not.

### Which is updated more often, RFID Scout or NFC?

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, RFID Scout was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*