# Payroll Calendar vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: Payroll Calendar at 5.0 against NFC's 4.0. Payroll Calendar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Payroll Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

Payroll Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

Payroll Calendar ships an update weekly, NFC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payroll Calendar | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-calendar/id1601554918/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-shortcut-application/id6443559236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Knecht, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127317529) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### Payroll Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-calendar/id1601554918)

Easily manage work shifts and calculate payroll with this calendar-based application. Track multiple workplaces, hourly wages, and transportation expenses. Secure your data with screen lock and backup features.

**Highlights:** Multiple workplace management, Work shift scheduling, Detailed payroll calculation, Image attachment for schedules, Screen lock for privacy, Data backup and transfer

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $9.69 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Basic (Yearly) | $28.49 | per year |
| Basic (Yearly) | $35.49 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $68.90 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $85.90 | per year |


### 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 Payroll Calendar free?

Payroll Calendar 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, Payroll Calendar or NFC?

Payroll Calendar is rated higher. Payroll Calendar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NFC averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Payroll Calendar or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; Payroll Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Payroll Calendar or NFC?

Payroll Calendar ships an update weekly, and NFC monthly. Most recently, Payroll Calendar was updated on October 30, 2026 and NFC on October 10, 2026.

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