# NFC Tools vs Measuring Tape AR.

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.5 against Measuring Tape AR.'s 4.1. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (137 vs 15) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Measuring Tape AR.'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Measuring Tape AR. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 137 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Measuring Tape AR. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | Measuring Tape AR. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-tag-readerwriter/id6738959862/reviews)** | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-ar/id6744727439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847619082) | [hoper bel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809098867) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-tag-readerwriter/id6738959862)

Easily read and write NFC tags with this user-friendly tool. Scan existing tags to view their content or create custom tags for sharing contacts, URLs, and more. Supports multiple formats and keeps a history of all scanned tags.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Write NFC tags, Create custom tags, Share contacts and URLs, Support for multiple formats, Scan history

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Measuring Tape AR.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-ar/id6744727439)

Transform your phone into a precise measuring tool using augmented reality. Measure lengths, heights, and room dimensions instantly through your camera, eliminating the need for a physical tape measure. Capture and save your measurements with ease.

**Highlights:** AR-based measurement, Measure length, width, and height, Automatic surface detection, Unit conversion, Capture and save measurements, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measure PRO (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Measure PRO (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Measure PRO (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

### Is Measuring Tape AR. free?

Measuring Tape AR. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or Measuring Tape AR.?

NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.5 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Measuring Tape AR. averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools or Measuring Tape AR. have ads?

Neither NFC Tools nor Measuring Tape AR. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or Measuring Tape AR.?

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and Measuring Tape AR. every 5 days. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on October 7, 2026 and Measuring Tape AR. on October 13, 2026.

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