# Credit Scanner vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: Credit Scanner at 5.0 against NFC's 4.3. Credit Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). NFC's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Credit Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Credit Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Credit Scanner | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/credit-scanner/id1477487573/reviews)** | [4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Linus Karlsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476819755) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### Credit Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/credit-scanner/id1477487573)

Scan SIM card recharge vouchers using your device's camera. This utility app automatically reads the serial number, saving you manual entry time. It supports all mobile carriers and is compatible with iOS 12.1 and newer devices.

**Highlights:** Camera-based scanning, Automatic serial number reading, Supports all carriers, iOS 12.1+ compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Credit Scanner free?

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

### Is NFC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Credit Scanner or NFC?

Credit Scanner is rated higher. Credit Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 96 ratings.

### Do Credit Scanner or NFC have ads?

Both Credit Scanner and NFC show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Credit Scanner or NFC?

Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, Credit Scanner was updated on October 20, 2026 and NFC on October 22, 2026.

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