# RFID Scout vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 3.3 against RFID Scout's 2.2. NFC also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks 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 one-off in-app purchases. RFID Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFID Scout has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of RFID Scout's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC's.

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, NFC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 25, 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) | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Senthil Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475211328) | [JongMin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796849061) |

## 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-rfid-reader/id6747341102)

Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. View memory content, manufacturer data, and protocol specifications. Export scan results to PDF or CSV for documentation and research.

**Highlights:** Scan ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tags, Read accessible memory blocks, Display technical specifications and metadata, Export scan results to PDF/CSV, Supports multiple tag technologies, Scan history with search and filtering, VoiceOver accessibility support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## 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 3.3 from 4 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 every 5 weeks. Most recently, RFID Scout was updated on June 1, 2026 and NFC on August 25, 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.*