# NFC Reader & Scanner vs NFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 57% against NFC Reader & Scanner's 0%. NFC also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (26 vs 7). NFC Reader & Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 57% of NFC's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader & Scanner | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-scanner/id1282502362/reviews) | **[4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-helper/id1595305488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-scanner/id1282502362)

This utility allows you to scan NFC tags directly from your iPhone. It automatically reads tag data and can open URLs in an integrated or third-party browser. Scans can be organized into folders for easy management.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags automatically, Load URLs in integrated browser, Load URLs in third-party browsers (in-app purchase), Organize scans into folders

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-helper/id1595305488)

Easily read and write data to NFC chips with a user-friendly interface. Supports various data types like text, websites, and contacts, with options for password protection and color-coded tags for organization. Store records in iCloud for convenience.

**Highlights:** Read NFC data, Write NFC data, Support iCloud storage, Password protection for NFC, Color-coded data tags, Write various data types

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LifeTime | $7.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader & Scanner free?

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

### Is NFC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. NFC Reader & Scanner averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; NFC Reader & Scanner does not.

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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.*