# NFC Checker & Tools vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Checker & Tools at 4.4 against NFC's 4.0. NFC Checker & Tools also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 3). NFC's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Checker & Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NFC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Checker & Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Checker & Tools has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of NFC Checker & Tools's written reviews are positive against 40% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Checker & Tools ships an update every 2 months, NFC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Checker & Tools | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-checker-and-tools/id1553277440/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-shortcut-application/id6443559236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Checker & Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-checker-and-tools/id1553277440)

This app allows you to read and write NFC tags, providing detailed information about your device's status. It also includes tools like a digital compass and metal detector, with support for multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Read and write various NFC tag types (Text, URL, VCARD, Wi-Fi), Create NFC tags with pre-defined templates, Copy and erase NFC tags, View device status and information, Access device settings (Wi-Fi, Brightness, Flashlight), Digital compass with True North and level display, Metal detector and gold finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $8.99 | one-time |


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-shortcut-application/id6443559236)

Quickly launch your favorite apps and read/write NFC data. Store records with iCloud and personalize written data with color markings for easy identification. Make daily tasks more efficient.

**Highlights:** Quick app launching, NFC data reading and writing, iCloud storage for records, Support for various data types on NFC tags, Color marking for written data, Compatibility with NFC devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plus | $6.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Checker & Tools free?

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

### Is NFC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Checker & Tools or NFC?

NFC Checker & Tools is rated higher. NFC Checker & Tools averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while NFC averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NFC Checker & Tools or NFC have ads?

Both NFC Checker & Tools and NFC show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Checker & Tools or NFC?

NFC Checker & Tools ships an update every 2 months, and NFC monthly. Most recently, NFC Checker & Tools was updated on October 27, 2026 and NFC on October 10, 2026.

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