# NFC21 Reader vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.0 against NFC21 Reader's 3.0. NFC also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). NFC21 Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NFC21 Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of NFC21 Reader's written reviews are positive against 57% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC21 Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC21 Reader | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc21-reader/id1293225257/reviews) | **[4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-helper/id1595305488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NFC21 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/787102532) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC21 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc21-reader/id1293225257)

Easily read and interact with NFC tags. Scan tags to preview content and immediately perform actions like opening websites, adding contacts, or connecting to Wi-Fi. Supports various tag types for seamless interaction.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags, Preview tag content, Directly execute actions, Supports URL, VCard, WiFi, Text, GEO, Phone, Mail, SMS, Continuous improvement and new features, Simple and usable interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 NFC21 Reader free?

NFC21 Reader 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, NFC21 Reader or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. NFC21 Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NFC averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do NFC21 Reader or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; NFC21 Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC21 Reader or NFC?

NFC21 Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC every 6 weeks. Most recently, NFC21 Reader was updated on October 5, 2026 and NFC on October 15, 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.*