# NFC vs F

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: F at none against NFC's 3. F also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price 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. F asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC ships an update monthly, F weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | F |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-shortcut-application/id6443559236/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) | [Duc Minh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785913067) |

## 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 |


### F

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-lsning/id6785913065)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

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

### Is F free?

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

### Do NFC or F have ads?

NFC shows ads; F does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC or F?

NFC ships an update monthly, and F weekly. Most recently, NFC was updated on October 10, 2026 and F on October 28, 2026.

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