# ESP vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 3.3 against ESP's 1.0. NFC also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). ESP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ESP asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-bluetooth/id1636236612/reviews) | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071176699) | [JongMin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796849061) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-bluetooth/id1636236612)

This utility app facilitates BLE data communication with IoT devices via Bluetooth. It allows for device connection and custom data transmission, but requires external devices to be powered on for successful searching and connection.

**Highlights:** BLE data communication, Bluetooth protocol support, IoT device connection, Custom data transmission, Device searching and connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 ESP free?

ESP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ESP or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. ESP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NFC averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do ESP or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; ESP does not.

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