# CARD ACCESS vs NFC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CARD ACCESS at none against NFC's 3. CARD ACCESS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CARD ACCESS asks for nothing beyond the download.

CARD ACCESS ships an update fortnightly, NFC monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CARD ACCESS | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-shortcut-application/id6443559236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [润泽 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/914787992) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### CARD ACCESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-access/id1509426580)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-shortcut-application/id6443559236)

Quickly launch your favorite apps and read/write NFC data. Store records with iCloud and personalize written data with color markings for easy identification. Make daily tasks more efficient.

**Highlights:** Quick app launching, NFC data reading and writing, iCloud storage for records, Support for various data types on NFC tags, Color marking for written data, Compatibility with NFC devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plus | $6.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CARD ACCESS free?

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

### Is NFC free?

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

### Do CARD ACCESS or NFC have ads?

Both CARD ACCESS and NFC show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CARD ACCESS or NFC?

CARD ACCESS ships an update fortnightly, and NFC monthly. Most recently, CARD ACCESS was updated on May 16, 2026 and NFC on August 21, 2026.

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