# NFC Tap vs TickWidget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tap at none against TickWidget's 2. NFC Tap also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TickWidget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | TickWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **231** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [鹏宇 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542327123) |

## 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


### TickWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickwidget-countdown-tracker/id6761058672)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TickWidget Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| TickWidget Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tap free?

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

### Is TickWidget free?

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

### Do NFC Tap or TickWidget have ads?

Neither NFC Tap nor TickWidget shows ads.

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