# dear Guard vs NFC Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dear Guard at none against NFC Reader's 2. dear Guard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. dear Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | dear Guard | NFC Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-wallet-card/id6778759720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Dunjia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598041700) | [Mayur Sutariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824431483) |

## What reviewers say

### dear Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-guard-smartlock/id6503271711)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-wallet-card/id6778759720)

This app reads and writes NFC tags, scans QR codes and barcodes, and generates authentication codes. It keeps a history of all your scans and managed codes for easy access.

**Highlights:** NFC tag reader and writer, QR code and barcode scanner, Built-in authenticator for verification codes, Scan history management, Create custom NFC records, Generate time-based verification codes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dear Guard free?

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

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Do dear Guard or NFC Reader have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; dear Guard does not.

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