# NFC vs Smart Level & AR Ruler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Level & AR Ruler at 83% against NFC's 40%. Smart Level & AR Ruler also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Smart Level & AR Ruler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Level & AR Ruler holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Level & AR Ruler has 485 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 83% of Smart Level & AR Ruler's.

NFC ships an update monthly, Smart Level & AR Ruler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | Smart Level & AR Ruler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-shortcut-application/id6443559236/reviews) | **[4.7 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-level-and-ar-ruler/id6698865336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) | [卓 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765233606) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Smart Level & AR Ruler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-level-and-ar-ruler/id6698865336)

This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile digital toolbox. It offers a wide array of measurement and utility tools, utilizing advanced AI and computer vision for precise results.  From measuring lengths and areas to using a protractor and level, it helps you tackle various tasks.

**Highlights:** Length, area, height, distance measurement, Protractor and unit conversion, Level and light sensor, Decibel meter, Scientific calculator, Magnifying glass and compass

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP - Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP - Year | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

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

### Is Smart Level & AR Ruler free?

Smart Level & AR Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC or Smart Level & AR Ruler?

Smart Level & AR Ruler is rated higher. NFC averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smart Level & AR Ruler averages 4.7 from 485 ratings.

### Do NFC or Smart Level & AR Ruler have ads?

NFC shows ads; Smart Level & AR Ruler does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC or Smart Level & AR Ruler?

NFC ships an update monthly, and Smart Level & AR Ruler every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC was updated on October 10, 2026 and Smart Level & AR Ruler on October 25, 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.*