# NFC Tools vs TastyFuture

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TastyFuture at none against NFC Tools's 1. TastyFuture also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 4) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TastyFuture asks for nothing beyond the download.

TastyFuture 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, TastyFuture every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | TastyFuture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastyfuture/id6465794051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wakdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252962748) | [24liveblog, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335456524) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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


### TastyFuture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastyfuture/id6465794051)

Streamline restaurant operations with real-time dashboards, sales analytics, table and reservation management, and employee time tracking. Optimize inventory, manage tips, and promote your business effectively.

**Highlights:** Real-time dashboard, Sales analytics, Table management, Reservations & waitlist, Employee time clock, Inventory management, Tip distribution

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

### Is TastyFuture free?

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

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

TastyFuture is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while TastyFuture averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools or TastyFuture have ads?

Neither NFC Tools nor TastyFuture shows ads.

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

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and TastyFuture every 6 days. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and TastyFuture on September 7, 2026.

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