# NFC vs Iris ID

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.3 against Iris ID's 3.6. NFC also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (96 vs 5). Iris ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 33% of Iris ID's.

NFC ships an update fortnightly, Iris ID every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | Iris ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-id/id1575142357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) | [Iris Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510585885) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Iris ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-id/id1575142357)

This app facilitates secure identity verification by scanning QR codes, passport data, and biometric chips. It uses your device's camera for document scanning and can perform face verification when required.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning for authentication, Passport and ID card scanning, Biometric chip reading, Face verification, Identity authentication

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

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

### Is Iris ID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC or Iris ID?

NFC is rated higher. NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Iris ID averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do NFC or Iris ID have ads?

NFC shows ads; Iris ID does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC or Iris ID?

NFC ships an update fortnightly, and Iris ID every 8 days. Most recently, NFC was updated on October 22, 2026 and Iris ID on October 14, 2026.

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