# µFR NFC ePassport Reader vs NFC Commander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against µFR NFC ePassport Reader's 0%. µFR NFC ePassport Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 34 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. µFR NFC ePassport Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and NFC Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

µFR NFC ePassport Reader ships an update every 6 months, NFC Commander every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | µFR NFC ePassport Reader | NFC Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-commander-reader-writer/id1557108618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Logic Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484491121) | [袁杰 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329154617) |

## What reviewers say

### µFR NFC ePassport Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fr-nfc-epassport-reader/id1500883304)

This utility app reads and verifies NFC chips in e-Passports. It uses either your phone's NFC or an external reader, comparing optically captured or manually entered data to display biometric information and document validity. All data is kept only in device memory and deleted upon closing.

**Highlights:** Reads NFC e-Passport chips, Uses phone's NFC or external reader, Verifies MRTD data, Displays biometric data, Displays document validity, Manual MRZ data entry

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| D-Logic Share PDF Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| D-Logic REST API Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


### NFC Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-commander-reader-writer/id1557108618)

This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC cards. It supports multiple data reads and writes, various data types, and specific formats for auto-recognition on newer iPhones. An advanced version offers additional features.

**Highlights:** Read NFC card data, Write data to NFC cards, Multiple data reads/writes, Support for multiple data types, Specific format writing for auto-recognition, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is µFR NFC ePassport Reader free?

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

### Is NFC Commander free?

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

### Do µFR NFC ePassport Reader or NFC Commander have ads?

Neither µFR NFC ePassport Reader nor NFC Commander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, µFR NFC ePassport Reader or NFC Commander?

µFR NFC ePassport Reader ships an update every 6 months, and NFC Commander every 34 months. Most recently, µFR NFC ePassport Reader was updated on October 18, 2026 and NFC Commander on October 25, 2026.

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