# Scan Cards vs NFC Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan Cards at none against NFC Reader's 2. Scan Cards also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Scan Cards asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Cards | NFC Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-wallet-card/id6778759720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ceva Mai Mult Design SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/533457718) | [Mayur Sutariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824431483) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-cards/id1231832807)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-wallet-card/id6778759720)

This app reads and writes NFC tags, scans QR codes and barcodes, and generates authentication codes. It keeps a history of all your scans and managed codes for easy access.

**Highlights:** NFC tag reader and writer, QR code and barcode scanner, Built-in authenticator for verification codes, Scan history management, Create custom NFC records, Generate time-based verification codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Cards free?

Scan Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Do Scan Cards or NFC Reader have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; Scan Cards does not.

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