# NFC vs Chain Track

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain Track at none against NFC's 3. Chain Track also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). NFC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chain Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC ships an update monthly, Chain Track every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | Chain Track |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) | [ABC TechNO.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802972957) |

## 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 |


### Chain Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-track/id6811614622)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

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

### Is Chain Track free?

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

### Do NFC or Chain Track have ads?

NFC shows ads; Chain Track does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC or Chain Track?

NFC ships an update monthly, and Chain Track every 4 days. Most recently, NFC was updated on October 10, 2026 and Chain Track on October 10, 2026.

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