Comparison

NFC vs ApaCheck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NFC

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
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NFC - Reader & Writer provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to Read, Write, and Lock an NFC Tag. Read: - Tap the Read button to read a compatible NFC Tag. - Opens URL's if allows in settings - Manufacturer & model (NTAG213, NTAG215, Ultralight, Mifare, etc.) - Serial number & tech details - Memory size, tag type & available technologies - iCloud-Synced Tag Read History Write: - Type in text then press the write button to write to an NFC Tag. - Write in text or URL (using https:// format). - Save any template or stack you create Create useful NFC tags in seconds with prebuilt templates: - Wi-Fi Login - Contact Card - Bluetooth - Location / Maps - Website Link - Email - SMS - Custom Text or NDEF Records Lock: - Press the lock button to make an NFC Tag "read only" meaning you will no longer be able to write to that same NFC Tag (This is permanent) Tools: - Set or remove NFC passwords - Erase tags *Works with iPhone 7 or newer* More features to come!

About

ApaCheck

Features
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ApaCheck is tailor-made for our elegant property developer users & contractors, in managing defect during property development. ApaCheck is designed as a front liner in which property developer users & contractors are able to identify the defect issues. Features on ApaCheck app include: * Report defect with the possibility of uploading photos/videos; * Defect status at glance; * Update progress in offline & online mode; * Evidence based monitoring; * Overdue reminder; ApaCheck Defect Management platform is personalized cutting-edge defect management platform for property development users to make business and operation decisions, based on the data collect. The Big data analysis and AI features in this platform supercedes the traditional or previous approaches. ApaCheck Defect Management platform helps property developer management team to transform into digitalization which leverages defect activities management to improve business competitiveness. Macro view for top management teams to have better control and conclusive info at their fingertips. Info is live and real time. Micro view assists middle management teams to identify the problems and issues quickly, hence shorten the communication & processing times with contractor. You will definitely be amazed! Problems with the app? Need more info? See https://angsaku.com/apa Still need help? Please tell us more about the issue. https://angsaku.com/apa/#contact ApaCheck is only available for users age 17 and over. Terms of Service: https://angsaku.com/apa/tos Privacy Policy: https://angsaku.com/apa/policy

Screenshots

NFC4 screens
ApaCheck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApaCheck at none against NFC's 2. ApaCheck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). NFC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC ships an update fortnightly, ApaCheck every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NFC versus ApaCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFCApaCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB85 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCameron NazemiBEANCOW PLT

Bugs and requests

NFC

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Full tag text truncated
  • App became unusable
  • Doesn't open URLs
  • No read on iPhone 15 Pro
  • Doesn't read NFC tags
Show 3 more
  • Not working at all
  • Can't get all scans
  • Kodu okumuyor

Requested features

7 requests
  • Automatic scan on app open
  • Dark mode icon
  • Formatting NFC tag
  • SSID WiFi option
  • Ad-free version
Show 2 more
  • Reset NFC chip
  • Clear NFC chip to factory default

ApaCheck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

Subscriptions1
  • NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • NFC Pro$0.99
None

ApaCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApaCheck free?
ApaCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC or ApaCheck have ads?
NFC shows ads; ApaCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC or ApaCheck?
NFC ships an update fortnightly, and ApaCheck every 2 months. Most recently, NFC was updated on October 22, 2026 and ApaCheck on October 28, 2026.

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