# NFC Reader vs Bongo Mascots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bongo Mascots at 100% against NFC Reader's 0%. Bongo Mascots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). NFC Reader's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bongo Mascots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bongo Mascots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bongo Mascots's.

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, Bongo Mascots every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | Bongo Mascots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-mascots/id1617691806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Julien Millau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324286597) | [Bongo Mascots S.A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617691808) |

## 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 |


### Bongo Mascots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-mascots/id1617691806)

Find and book pet care services like walking, grooming, and boarding. Connect with verified caregivers and commercial partners through an intuitive platform. Features include in-app chat, GPS tracking for walks, secure payments, and user reviews.

**Highlights:** Internal chat for direct communication, GPS tracking for pet walks, Secure bank integration for payments, Wide range of pet services, User reviews and ratings, Pet care news and updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Is Bongo Mascots free?

Bongo Mascots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader or Bongo Mascots?

Bongo Mascots is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Bongo Mascots averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader or Bongo Mascots have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; Bongo Mascots does not.

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

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Bongo Mascots every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on October 5, 2026 and Bongo Mascots on October 1, 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.*