NFC vs SumCam
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!
SumCam
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SUMCAM turns your iPhone or iPad camera into a calculator for printed numbers. Point at a label, check the detected value, and tap to add it to your running total. POINT. TAP. TOTAL. • Recognize printed numbers on labels, receipts, invoices, and other documents. • See up to three of the largest recognized numbers in the scan frame, based on printed digit size. Hide the outlines in Settings if you prefer. • Tap a highlighted number or tap or swipe its centered card to add it. • Add numbers manually whenever you need to. • Undo your last entry or remove individual entries in Review. KEEP YOUR WORK • Your active tally saves as you go. • Name sessions and find them later in History. • Copy a total, share a tally, or export CSV and PDF files. • Add an optional unit label such as lbs or boxes. Units label your tally; they do not convert values. PRECISE TOTALS • Add positive and negative decimal values without display rounding. • Choose decimal-point or decimal-comma number formats. • Support for up to 24 digits and 9 decimal places, with a visible error if a total exceeds that range. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera recognition happens on your device. SUMCAM does not save camera images or use accounts, ads, tracking, or analytics. Your sessions stay in local app storage. You control sharing and exports; device backups follow your Apple settings. Designed for iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape. SUMCAM automatically uses the ultra-wide camera when available, or the main rear camera on other devices. Recognition depends on lighting, print quality, and camera movement. Check every detected value before adding it. Camera scanning can select numbers within labels, such as 42 in N42FF, and separate clock fields, such as 12 and 45 in 12:45. A printed 24% offers 24. SUMCAM does not convert times, percentages, or units. Slash-separated dates and fractions are excluded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NFC at Free against SumCam's $0.99. SumCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
NFC is free to download; SumCam costs $0.99 up front. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. SumCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NFC | SumCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| 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 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cameron Nazemi | MATTHEW BROOKS LINABERRY |
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
SumCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NFC
- NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- NFC Pro$0.99
SumCam
No in-app purchases









