# NFC Reader vs NFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 60% against NFC Reader's 0%. NFC also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader's written reviews are positive against 60% of NFC's.

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598/reviews) | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Julien Millau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324286597) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598)

Instantly read NFC and RFID tags without an account or internet connection. It supports various tag types, including business cards, Wi-Fi credentials, and location data, with features like multi-scan and a detailed history.

**Highlights:** Read NFC/RFID tags instantly, Offline functionality, Supports multiple tag types (vCard, Wi-Fi, URL), Scan history and multi-scan, Hexadecimal data view, Share tag content, Privacy-focused, no account needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write text and URLs to NFC tags, Lock NFC tags to make them read-only, Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks, Set and remove NFC tag passwords, Erase NFC tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

NFC Reader 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 or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 96 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader or NFC have ads?

Both NFC Reader and NFC show ads.

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

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on October 5, 2026 and NFC on October 14, 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.*