# e vs NFC Reader

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Reader at 4.3 against e's 1.3. NFC Reader also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (111 vs 12). e's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. e asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader has 111 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of e's written reviews are positive against 31% of NFC Reader's.

e ships an update every 10 days, NFC Reader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | e | NFC Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-wallets/id1466350997/reviews) | **[4.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-mobile-wallet/id6739038689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile App Fund](https://appshunter.io/developer/994414753) | [Jayshri Pipaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728178841) |

## What reviewers say

### e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-wallets/id1466350997)

Securely store and access your digital IDs, including driver's licenses, passports, and credit cards. This app provides a safe backup for sensitive documents, accessible anytime, anywhere with encrypted authentication.

**Highlights:** Digital ID storage, Secure document backup, Encrypted passcode access, Thumb impression authentication, Anytime, anywhere access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-mobile-wallet/id6739038689)

Scan and securely store public data from NFC-enabled credit and debit cards. Access card details, loyalty cards, and travel documents instantly on your iPhone. All data remains on your device for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC credit and debit cards, Store loyalty, gift, and travel cards, View card number and expiry date, Global card compatibility (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), Categorize cards by type, Bookmark favorite cards, Privacy-focused, on-device storage

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Reader PRO - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Reader PRO - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NFC Reader PRO - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| NFC Reader PRO - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is e free?

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

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, e or NFC Reader?

NFC Reader is rated higher. e averages 1.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NFC Reader averages 4.3 from 111 ratings.

### Do e or NFC Reader have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; e does not.

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

e ships an update every 10 days, and NFC Reader every 9 days. Most recently, e was updated on September 26, 2026 and NFC Reader on October 13, 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.*