# NFC Script vs Rubyist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Script at none against Rubyist's 3. NFC Script also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Rubyist's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NFC Script asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Script holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubyist has 93 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Script ships an update every 6 weeks, Rubyist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Script | Rubyist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-script/id1517463040/reviews)** | [4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Socket Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/456055935) | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Script

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-script/id1517463040)

This app allows you to connect to specific Bluetooth scanners to read and write NFC tags and SmartCards. You can retrieve card information, exchange data using ISO 7816 APDUs, and manage connections. It's designed for exploring and validating custom use cases with compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Connect to Socket Mobile D600/S550 scanners, Read/write NFC tags and 13.56 MHz HF labels, Retrieve SmartCard ATR, Exchange ISO 7816 APDUs, Manage PCSC interface, Load and send APDU script files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rubyist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868)

Execute and automate Ruby scripts directly on your iPhone and iPad. This app utilizes the MRuby VM to run code, integrate with Shortcuts and Siri, and offers a robust editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete.

**Highlights:** Run Ruby code on device, Editor with syntax highlighting, Code autocomplete, Shortcuts app integration, Siri command creation, Native alerts and inputs, HTTP requests, Clipboard access

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Script free?

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

### Is Rubyist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Script or Rubyist?

NFC Script is rated higher. NFC Script averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Rubyist averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.

### Do NFC Script or Rubyist have ads?

Neither NFC Script nor Rubyist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Script or Rubyist?

NFC Script ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rubyist every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC Script was updated on October 1, 2026 and Rubyist on September 29, 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.*