# EV CALC vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EV CALC at 91% against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 28%. EV CALC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (327 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EV CALC asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 327 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of EV CALC's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV CALC | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-calc/id1643348948/reviews) | **[4.4 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **327** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ulterium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/979013939) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### EV CALC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-calc/id1643348948)

Estimate electric vehicle charging time, range, and cost across various charging systems. Features customizable charging speeds, a range slider, and a countdown timer with notifications. Supports all charger types and major EV models, with zero personal data collection and no ads.

**Highlights:** Estimate charge time, range, and cost, Customizable charging speeds, Range slider for desired range, Countdown timer with charge completion notifications, Supports all charger types and major EV models, Offline timer functionality, Zero personal data collection and no ads

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EV CALC free?

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

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EV CALC or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. EV CALC averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 327 ratings.

### Do EV CALC or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; EV CALC does not.

### Which is updated more often, EV CALC or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

EV CALC ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, EV CALC was updated on October 18, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on October 16, 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.*