# Chip Detector vs NFC

The clearest difference is ads: Chip Detector at none against NFC's shown. Chip Detector also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chip Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chip Detector ships an update every 5 days, NFC every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chip Detector | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Petr Makarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833268731) | [JongMin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796849061) |

## What reviewers say

### Chip Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip-detector/id1574227239)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102)

Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. View memory content, manufacturer data, and protocol specifications. Export scan results to PDF or CSV for documentation and research.

**Highlights:** Scan ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tags, Read accessible memory blocks, Display technical specifications and metadata, Export scan results to PDF/CSV, Supports multiple tag technologies, Scan history with search and filtering, VoiceOver accessibility support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chip Detector free?

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

### Is NFC free?

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

### Do Chip Detector or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; Chip Detector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chip Detector or NFC?

Chip Detector ships an update every 5 days, and NFC every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chip Detector was updated on October 9, 2026 and NFC on October 9, 2026.

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