Comparison

Forethumb vs NFC情報

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

Head to head
About

Forethumb

This keyboard app allows users to input text on their iOS devices using Morse code. It offers single-key or paddle input methods, with options for sound feedback and customizable gap lengths. It supports alphabets, numbers, some symbols, and Japanese characters.

Highlights
  • Morse code input (single key or paddle)
  • Sound feedback on input
  • Swipe gestures for delete/space
  • Customizable gap length
  • Supports alphabets, numbers, symbols, Japanese
Features
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Forethumb enables you to input characters on your iOS device with morse code. You can type sentences blindfold, if you memorized morse code for forethumb. [Function] - Character input is possible by single key type or paddle type Morse input. - The sound is played when you input the morse code. - In the case of the single key type, swiping the key to the left will "delete" and swiping to the right will "enter space". - You can change the default gap length. [Functional Limitations] - The characters that you can enter are alphabets, numbers, some symbols, and Japanese. [Attention] - You have to do the additional procedure of Forethumb to use it (Settings -> General -> Keyboard). - Then, you also have to turn on the "Full Access" for Forethumb. * Please don’t worry; The developer does not collect your data at all. [Support] - Please do not hesitate to contact the developer for any defect reports or questions/requests. - The developer will consider any requests about additional function. - The developer may end support for older iOS without notice.

About

NFC情報

This app allows you to save NFC (FeliCa etc.) information to CSV or SQLite database files. Once scanned, data is stored on your iPhone even if removed from the IC card, enabling household accounting. It offers four CSV export formats to prevent character encoding issues.

Highlights
  • Save NFC information to CSV
  • Save NFC information to SQLite
  • Export data via email
  • Household accounting integration
  • Multiple CSV export formats
  • Data stored on iPhone
Features
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NFC(FeliCa等)の情報をCSVファイルやNFC情報で使っているSQLiteデータベースファイルを保存してメールに添付できます。 一度スキャンした情報はICカードから消えてもiPhoneに保存されます。 保存したデータを使って家計簿を記帳できます。 メールの受信先や経由するサーバーによっては、添付ファイルが文字化けしたり、改行されなかったりするので、下記の4種類のCSVファイルを作成しますので問題が起きないCSVファイルを選択して下さい。 1. UTF-8 LF 2. UTF-8 CRLF 3. SHIFT-JIS LF 4. SHIFT-JIS CRLF メールの作成機能はApp 内課金です。 タブバーの「その他」をタップして表示される「ブックマーク」から購入できます。

Screenshots

Forethumb4 screens
NFC情報4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forethumb at 64% against NFC情報's 0%. Forethumb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). NFC情報's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On update cadence 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

NFC情報 is free to download; Forethumb costs $0.99 up front. NFC情報 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Forethumb asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forethumb ships an update every 2 weeks, NFC情報 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Forethumb versus NFC情報: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForethumbNFC情報
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuto NakamuraKAZUTOSHI KINOSHITA

Customer experience

Forethumb

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

NFC情報

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Forethumb

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC情報

One-time1
  • NFC情報メール作成回数$0.99

Questions

Is Forethumb free?
Forethumb costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC情報 free?
NFC情報 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forethumb or NFC情報 have ads?
NFC情報 shows ads; Forethumb does not.
Which is updated more often, Forethumb or NFC情報?
Forethumb ships an update every 2 weeks, and NFC情報 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forethumb was updated on September 17, 2026 and NFC情報 on September 21, 2026.

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