# NFC Tools vs MemDeck

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MemDeck at 100% against NFC Tools's 51%. MemDeck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). NFC Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MemDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MemDeck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of MemDeck's.

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, MemDeck every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | MemDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memdeck-speed-card-practice/id1512368764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wakdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252962748) | [Wataru Mera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512368763) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily read and write data to NFC tags using a straightforward interface. Interact with tag content, view detailed information, and record standard data like contacts, URLs, and WiFi configurations.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write standard information to tags, Store VCARDs and URLs, Share contact details, Save tag contents, Configure WiFi and Bluetooth

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools - Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 One-time payment for Pro version
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast NFC tag reading and writing
- 👍 Works well for most use cases
- 💡 Useful for home automation and NFC tag programming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with reading/writing contact information
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain NFC tags and devices
- 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users
- 💰 Paid features should be included in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot unlock NFC tags after locking them
- Contacts and WiFi records not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when reading/writing tags
- Restore purchase feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to bulk write NFC tags
- Improve compatibility with wpa2 enterprise WiFi settings
- Implement file explorer for loading custom tag data
- Add option to write data to Apple Wallet
- Provide emulator functionality for testing without tags


### MemDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memdeck-speed-card-practice/id1512368764)

Practice card memorization with this app that shuffles decks and tests your recall. Track your progress and compete globally. Adjust deck size for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Card shuffling and display, Memorization timing, Automatic answer checking, Results recording, Adjustable deck size, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

### Is MemDeck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or MemDeck?

MemDeck is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while MemDeck averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools or MemDeck have ads?

MemDeck shows ads; NFC Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or MemDeck?

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and MemDeck every 6 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on October 17, 2026 and MemDeck on October 11, 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.*