Comparison

RFC View vs NetForge

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

Head to head
About

RFC View

Access and read RFC documents in various formats, including text, HTML, and PDF. Features offline reading for text files, document searching, and the ability to save favorites. Stay updated with the latest documents without needing app updates.

Highlights
  • List all RFC documents
  • Search by title, ID, author, or keywords
  • Read in text, HTML, or PDF formats
  • Offline reading for text documents
  • Save favorite documents
  • View latest documents
Features
Read full description

A reader for RFC documents. Features for RFC View are: 1 - List all RFC documents 2 - Search with title, document id, authors or keywords in all RFC documents 3 - Read all documents with text, HTML or PDF formats 4 - Offline Mode: You can read all documents in text format without internet 5 - Keep your favorite documents 6 - Get latest docs: You can view all new documents without waiting for the new version of this app

About

NetForge

This app serves as an offline-first companion for a popular cyberpunk card game. It allows users to browse the complete card pool, build and validate decks, and track in-game resources. Integration with a popular deck database is also supported.

Highlights
  • Complete card database with images
  • Powerful search and filtering
  • Deck building and validation
  • Offline-first functionality
  • NetrunnerDB integration
  • In-game resource tracker
Features
Read full description

NetForge is a fast, offline-first companion for Netrunner — the cyberpunk card game by Null Signal Games. Browse the full card pool, build and validate decks, and sync with your NetrunnerDB account, all from your phone. Card Browser • Complete card database with images • Powerful search supporting NRDB-style queries (faction codes, types, costs, subtypes) • Filter by side, faction, type, and card pool (Standard, Startup, Eternal) • Detailed card view with image zoom, printings, and rulings Deck Builder • Build legal decks for Standard, Startup, or Eternal formats • Format and ban list validation with clear error messages • Auto-saved drafts — close the app, come back, your changes are still there • Deck history with version timeline and snapshot comparison Deck Stats • Cost and ICE strength distribution charts • Draw simulator to test opening hands • Markdown deck notes with embedded card links • Influence breakdown by faction NetrunnerDB Integration • Browse public decklists with full filtering • Sign in to import, edit, and publish your own decks • All decks stay on your device — sync is opt-in Offline-First • Fully works without internet after initial card data download • Three image modes: stream, cache as you browse, or pre-download everything In-Game Tools • Resource tracker (clicks, credits, agenda points) for 1- and 2-player matches • Timing structure reference for Corp turn, Runner turn, and Run NetForge is not affiliated with Fantasy Flight Games, Null Signal Games or NetrunnerDB.

Screenshots

RFC View4 screens
NetForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetForge at 5.0 against RFC View's 4.0. NetForge also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetForge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFC View ships an update every 13 months, NetForge every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RFC View versus NetForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFC ViewNetForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermantarFatih Inan

Customer experience

RFC View

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetForge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RFC View

No in-app purchases

None

NetForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFC View free?
RFC View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetForge free?
NetForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RFC View or NetForge?
NetForge is rated higher. RFC View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetForge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RFC View or NetForge have ads?
Neither RFC View nor NetForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFC View or NetForge?
RFC View ships an update every 13 months, and NetForge every 5 days. Most recently, RFC View was updated on October 7, 2026 and NetForge on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons