Comparison

XCTLY vs NFC

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

Head to head
About

XCTLY

This utility displays the current and elapsed time of the day. It also provides a visual graph to track the progress of the current day, month, and year.

Highlights
  • Current and elapsed time display
  • Daily progress graph
  • Monthly progress graph
  • Yearly progress graph
  • Time of day visualization
Features
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The widget displays the current and elapsed time of the day. A graph shows the progress of the current day, month and year.

About

NFC

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
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Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. A specialized tool for reading NFC tag data within iOS CoreNFC framework limitations. NFC SCANNING CAPABILITIES • Supports ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tag types • Reads available memory blocks and system information • Displays manufacturer and model identification data • Exports scan results to PDF / CSV format for documentation MEMORY READING FEATURES • Reads accessible memory blocks from compatible NFC tags • Displays memory content in hexadecimal and ASCII formats • Shows technical specifications and metadata • Analyzes memory patterns and data structures SUPPORTED TAG TECHNOLOGIES ISO15693 Tags: • ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLI-L series • ICODE SLX, SLX2 series • ICODE DNA series ISO14443 Tags: • MiFare Classic, Ultralight, DESFire • Various contactless smart cards Additional Support: • ISO7816 contactless cards • FeliCa technology tags • Standard NFC Forum compliant tags TECHNICAL INFORMATION • Manufacturer identification (NXP, STMicroelectronics, Infineon, others) • Security status indicators (AFI, DSFID, EAS where available) • Memory architecture and capacity information • Protocol specifications and operating parameters INTERFACE AND FEATURES • Clean, accessible interface design • Scan history with search and filtering • Multiple language support • PDF / CSV export functionality • VoiceOver accessibility support PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS • IT and network administration • Inventory and asset management • NFC technology research and education • Personal NFC projects and learning IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS • Memory reading capabilities are subject to iOS CoreNFC framework restrictions • Some tag features may be inaccessible due to security policies • Actual functionality depends on tag type and manufacturer settings • Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability This app works within Apple's CoreNFC framework and respects all iOS security limitations. No personal data is collected or transmitted.

Screenshots

XCTLY4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NFC at Free against XCTLY's $0.99. NFC also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 27 months). XCTLY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

NFC is free to download; XCTLY costs $0.99 up front. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. XCTLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XCTLY holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of XCTLY's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XCTLY ships an update every 27 months, NFC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
XCTLY versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCTLYNFC
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4++4
Developerinstant:solutions OGJongMin Lee

Customer experience

XCTLY

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

NFC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

XCTLY

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

One-time2
  • 1 Month Premium Access$0.99
  • 1 Year Premium Pass$2.99

Questions

Is XCTLY free?
XCTLY costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XCTLY or NFC?
XCTLY is rated higher. XCTLY averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NFC averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do XCTLY or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; XCTLY does not.
Which is updated more often, XCTLY or NFC?
XCTLY ships an update every 27 months, and NFC every 5 weeks. Most recently, XCTLY was updated on September 20, 2026 and NFC on August 25, 2026.

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