DERM vs NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DERM
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DERM - VAT Module è un'applicazione per l'utilizzo del modulo VAT su smartphone. Il Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT) è uno strumento del DERM che mira a fornire una valutazione deterministica dei gap presenti nei sistemi di sicurezza a protezione di un dato asset, sottraendo tale analisi alla soggettività dell’assessor e rendendola il più possibile esaustiva e mirata. Tramite l’operazionalizzazione di standard e best practices internazionali, il VAT stabilisce, per ciascuno degli ambiti presi in considerazione, un benchmark rispetto al quale individuare e misurare eventuali gap nel sistema di sicurezza. L’adozione di un approccio di tipo quantitativo, in grado di accorpare in unico processo differenti tipologie di rischio (attraverso un apposito processo di standardizzazione), consente di superare l’altrimenti inevitabile frammentazione del processo di analisi delle vulnerabilità di un dato asset. La metodologia utilizzata dal VAT è quella della checklist, con domande a risposta chiusa, organizzate in sezioni (diverse a seconda della tipologia del sito oggetto dell’assessment) e il cui numero varia in funzione del livello della minaccia associata all’asset in esame.
NFC
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.
- 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
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Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. A specialized tool for reading NFC tag data within iOS CoreNFC framework limitations. NFC SCANNING CAPABILITIES • Supports ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tag types • Reads available memory blocks and system information • Displays manufacturer and model identification data • Exports scan results to PDF / CSV format for documentation MEMORY READING FEATURES • Reads accessible memory blocks from compatible NFC tags • Displays memory content in hexadecimal and ASCII formats • Shows technical specifications and metadata • Analyzes memory patterns and data structures SUPPORTED TAG TECHNOLOGIES ISO15693 Tags: • ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLI-L series • ICODE SLX, SLX2 series • ICODE DNA series ISO14443 Tags: • MiFare Classic, Ultralight, DESFire • Various contactless smart cards Additional Support: • ISO7816 contactless cards • FeliCa technology tags • Standard NFC Forum compliant tags TECHNICAL INFORMATION • Manufacturer identification (NXP, STMicroelectronics, Infineon, others) • Security status indicators (AFI, DSFID, EAS where available) • Memory architecture and capacity information • Protocol specifications and operating parameters INTERFACE AND FEATURES • Clean, accessible interface design • Scan history with search and filtering • Multiple language support • PDF / CSV export functionality • VoiceOver accessibility support PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS • IT and network administration • Inventory and asset management • NFC technology research and education • Personal NFC projects and learning IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS • Memory reading capabilities are subject to iOS CoreNFC framework restrictions • Some tag features may be inaccessible due to security policies • Actual functionality depends on tag type and manufacturer settings • Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability This app works within Apple's CoreNFC framework and respects all iOS security limitations. No personal data is collected or transmitted.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DERM at none against NFC's 2. DERM also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DERM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DERM | NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | EY IFI SECURITY SRL | JongMin Lee |
In-app purchases
DERM
No in-app purchases
NFC
- 1 Month Premium Access$0.99
- 1 Year Premium Pass$2.99









