NFC vs USBowling Firefly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
USBowling Firefly
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Bring Your Bowling Lanes to Life with Light. USBowling Firefly is a professional LED control application designed to transform bowling lanes into immersive visual experiences. Whether you're managing a bowling center, organizing special events, or creating themed nights, Firefly gives you full control over dynamic LED lighting animations with ease and precision. Designed for performance and creativity, USBowling Firefly allows you to customize lighting effects that sync perfectly with the atmosphere of your venue — from subtle ambient glows to energetic, eye-catching animations. Key Features Control LED lighting for bowling lanes Create custom light animations and effects Real-time control with smooth transitions Perfect for cosmic bowling and special events Simple, intuitive, and professional interface USB-based reliable communication Perfect For Bowling alleys & entertainment centers Cosmic / glow bowling events Tournaments and special theme nights Venues looking to enhance player experience USBowling Firefly turns every strike, spare, and roll into a visual celebration. Elevate your bowling lanes with light, motion, and style. Light the lane. Ignite the experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: USBowling Firefly at none against NFC's 2. USBowling Firefly also leads on ads (none vs shown). NFC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, device support 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
Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. USBowling Firefly asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC ships an update fortnightly, USBowling Firefly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC | USBowling Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cameron Nazemi | avni ciftciler |
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
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- 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
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- Reset NFC chip
- Clear NFC chip to factory default
USBowling Firefly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NFC
- NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- NFC Pro$0.99
USBowling Firefly
No in-app purchases









