Comparison

NFC vs TickWidget

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

TickWidget

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TickWidget is a beautiful countdown app that helps you track every important moment in your life. 【Core Features】 • Countdown Management - Easily create and manage birthdays, anniversaries, exams, vacations, and more • Home Screen Widgets - View your countdowns at a glance with small, medium, and large widget sizes • Smart Reminders - Custom reminder times and messages, never miss an important moment • Colorful Themes - 20+ beautiful themes and colors to personalize your countdowns • Statistics - Visualize your countdown distribution and completion history 【Subscription Plans】 • Monthly Subscription - $1.99/month • Yearly Subscription - $12.99/year (Save 45%) All subscriptions include. Cancel anytime. 【Free Version Features】 • Create up to 5 countdowns • Small widget size • Basic reminder functions 【Pro Version Features】 • Unlimited countdowns • Medium and large widgets • Premium themes and colors • Custom reminder rules • Statistics and insights Download now and start tracking your important moments! Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnZTT29kZEpMeXF3 Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnhtQ0Rwb0NNS3Rw

Screenshots

NFC4 screens
TickWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TickWidget at none against NFC's shown. NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and TickWidget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC versus TickWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFCTickWidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCameron Nazemi鹏宇 王

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

TickWidget

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
2 purchases

TickWidget

Subscriptions2
  • TickWidget Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • TickWidget Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickWidget free?
TickWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC or TickWidget have ads?
NFC shows ads; TickWidget does not.

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