# NFC Reader vs Tag

The clearest difference is ads: Tag at none against NFC Reader's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Tag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Reader ships an update every 9 days, Tag weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | Tag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-mobile-wallet/id6739038689/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **111** | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jayshri Pipaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728178841) | [Meraki Dimension, Lda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315439032) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-mobile-wallet/id6739038689)

Scan and securely store public data from NFC-enabled credit and debit cards. Access card details, loyalty cards, and travel documents instantly on your iPhone. All data remains on your device for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC credit and debit cards, Store loyalty, gift, and travel cards, View card number and expiry date, Global card compatibility (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), Categorize cards by type, Bookmark favorite cards, Privacy-focused, on-device storage

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Reader PRO - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Reader PRO - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NFC Reader PRO - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| NFC Reader PRO - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-nfc-reader-and-writer/id6759090078)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Is Tag free?

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

### Do NFC Reader or Tag have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; Tag does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or Tag?

NFC Reader ships an update every 9 days, and Tag weekly. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tag on September 18, 2026.

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