# NFC Reader vs Safeplace Vault

The clearest difference is rating: Safeplace Vault at 5.0 against NFC Reader's 4.3. Safeplace Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). NFC Reader's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Safeplace Vault sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safeplace Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Reader ships an update every 9 days, Safeplace Vault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | Safeplace Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-mobile-wallet/id6739038689/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeplace-vault/id6761115917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jayshri Pipaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728178841) | [Rodrigo Quintanilla Escalona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887851782) |

## 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 |


### Safeplace Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeplace-vault/id6761115917)

Securely store and organize sensitive personal files with strong local encryption. Protect documents, records, and archives in a private vault, with an optional hidden secret vault for ultimate privacy. Keep your important information safe and accessible only to you.

**Highlights:** Strong local encryption, Organize files in secure folders, Import and preview files, Hidden Secret Vault, Export/import encrypted folders, Cloud-free storage

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Safeplace Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Is Safeplace Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader or Safeplace Vault?

Safeplace Vault is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Safeplace Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader or Safeplace Vault have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; Safeplace Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or Safeplace Vault?

NFC Reader ships an update every 9 days, and Safeplace Vault every 2 days. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on October 13, 2026 and Safeplace Vault on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*