Comparison

NFC Reader vs Eventide.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NFC Reader

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
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Hold your iPhone near any NFC or RFID tag and instantly read its content. No account. No setup. Works offline. REAL-WORLD USE CASES • Tap a business card tag → contact imported directly into your address book • Tap a WiFi tag → connected instantly, no password typing • Tap a product tag → URL opens in your browser automatically • Tap a door or badge tag → phone number dialed or email drafted in one step • Tap a location tag → map opens with the exact coordinates • Tap a NFC label on equipment → log and track your assets • Tap an unknown tag → raw content and hex data displayed for technical analysis SUPPORTED TAG TYPES • Text — view and copy raw text • URL & URI — open links instantly (http, ftp, file and other schemes) • vCard — import contacts with all fields prefilled • Phone — dial the stored number directly • Email — compose a message with subject and body prefilled • SMS — open Messages with recipient and text prefilled • WiFi — connect to a network automatically, including open networks • Location — view coordinates on a map • Smart Poster — display title and URL from composite tags • FeliCa — read IDm and system code from FeliCa tags • MiFare — read identifier from MiFare tags (ISO 14443, ISO 15693, ISO 18092) • RFID — compatible with a wide range of RFID tags and transponders KEY FEATURES • Multi-Scan — scan multiple tags in one session and review all results at once • Scan History — every tag saved automatically with date and type • Hex View — inspect the raw tag payload in hexadecimal • Share — export tag content via any app on your device • In-App Browser — open URLs without leaving the app • Privacy First — no account required, no data sent to any server • Dark Mode — full support for iOS dark mode

About

Eventide.

Features
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Eventide is a simple and beautiful countdown app that helps you track important moments in your life. Create countdowns for birthdays, trips, events, and special dates. Stay motivated and never miss what matters most. Features: • Clean and modern design • Track multiple countdowns • Home screen widgets • Custom colors and themes • Ad-free experience with premium Perfect for planning, remembering, and celebrating life’s moments.

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens
Eventide.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eventide. at every 2 days against NFC Reader's every 2 months. NFC Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, Eventide. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Reader versus Eventide.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderEventide.
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien MillauRicardo Isai Gonzalez Herrera

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Eventide.

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eventide. free?
Eventide. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Reader or Eventide. have ads?
Both NFC Reader and Eventide. show ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or Eventide.?
NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Eventide. every 2 days. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on July 7, 2026 and Eventide. on September 7, 2026.

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