# NFC Commander vs StarNFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against StarNFC's 25%. NFC Commander also leads on ads (none vs shown). StarNFC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 38 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StarNFC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Commander ships an update every 38 months, StarNFC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Commander | StarNFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-commander-reader-writer/id1557108618/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [袁杰 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329154617) | [志红 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567776882) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-commander-reader-writer/id1557108618)

This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC cards. It supports multiple data reads and writes, various data types, and specific formats for auto-recognition on newer iPhones. An advanced version offers additional features.

**Highlights:** Read NFC card data, Write data to NFC cards, Multiple data reads/writes, Support for multiple data types, Specific format writing for auto-recognition, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $0.99 | one-time |


### StarNFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starnfc-nfc-tools/id1573144215)

This tool allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags on your iPhone. Create smart tags for daily use, automate actions with iOS Shortcuts, and share information like Wi-Fi details or contact cards easily.

**Highlights:** NFC Tag Reader, NFC Tag Writer, Tag Management, iOS Shortcuts Automation, Wi-Fi Information Tags, Media & Smart Links

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarNFC Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| StarNFC Monthly Story | $3.99 | per month |
| StarNFC Annual Story | $24.99 | per year |
| StarNFC Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Commander free?

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

### Is StarNFC free?

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

### Do NFC Commander or StarNFC have ads?

StarNFC shows ads; NFC Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Commander or StarNFC?

NFC Commander ships an update every 38 months, and StarNFC every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC Commander was updated on September 19, 2026 and StarNFC on September 18, 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.*