# NFC Tap vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tap at 4.2 against NFC's 3.3. NFC Tap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). NFC's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 54%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 231 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of NFC Tap's written reviews are positive against 67% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, NFC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [JongMin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796849061) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597)

This app allows users to read and write NFC tags, supporting various tag types and NDEF message formats. It enables quick actions like connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth devices, opening URLs, and initiating calls or messages directly from NFC tags.

**Highlights:** Read/Write NFC tags, Support ST25 Type5 & Type4A tags, Read/Write NDEF Messages (URL, Text, SMS, etc.), Connect to Wi-Fi devices, Pair Bluetooth devices, Initiate calls, SMS, and emails, Control ISO15693 commands

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Handy for development
- 🚀 Works as intended (initially)
- 👍 Great color scheme
- 👍 Simple navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work anymore
- 🐛 Unable to write to tags
- 🐛 Error messages
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Hard to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to write to tags
- Error indicating need to read tag first
- No longer works
- Cannot read, edit, or write back memory to 15693 tag
- Crashing when scanning NXP Mifare

**Requested features**

- Display NDEF record in HEX
- Fix password protection bug on iOS
- Allow importing bin files
- Improve user-friendliness for beginners
- Connect Digimon Vital Bracelet with VB Lab


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tap free?

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

### Is NFC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tap or NFC?

NFC Tap is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while NFC averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do NFC Tap or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; NFC Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or NFC?

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and NFC every 5 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on November 3, 2026 and NFC on October 30, 2026.

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