# NFC Checker vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Checker at 4.4 against NFC's 4.0. NFC Checker also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 3). NFC's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 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 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Checker 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'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 ships an update every 4 months, NFC monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Checker | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-checker/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 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-checker/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 free?

NFC Checker 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 or NFC?

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

### Do NFC Checker or NFC have ads?

Both NFC Checker and NFC show ads.

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

NFC Checker ships an update every 4 months, and NFC monthly. Most recently, NFC Checker was updated on August 29, 2026 and NFC on August 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*