Local NFC vs Data Skipper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Local NFC
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Local NFC - The Ultimate NFC Scanning and Management Tool Local NFC is a lightweight and fast app built with SwiftUI, designed to scan, identify, and organize NFC cards effortlessly. Whether you're managing payment cards, transit passes, or loyalty cards, Local NFC offers a seamless, privacy-first experience with all data stored securely on your device. Key Features: - Advanced NFC Scanning: Quickly scan and detect NFC cards such as payment cards, transit passes, and membership cards. - Card Identification: Automatically recognize cards using Application Identifiers (AID), patterns, and other technical parameters. - Local Storage: Organize and save your scanned cards in a secure, private database stored entirely on your device. - Custom Notes: Add notes to each card to keep track of additional details or reminders. - SwiftUI-Powered: Built with Apple's modern framework, ensuring a lightweight, fast, and responsive user experience. What You Can Scan: - Payment Cards: Support for Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more. - Transit Passes: Includes popular cards like Suica, Oyster, T-money, and Octopus. - Loyalty and Membership Cards: Manage rewards cards for airlines, retail stores, and more. Why Choose Local NFC? - Complete Privacy: No cloud services, no third-party libraries, and no external servers. Your data stays on your device. - Blazing Fast and Lightweight: Powered by SwiftUI for speed and efficiency. - Simple Yet Powerful: Perfect for NFC enthusiasts and professionals who need a reliable tool without unnecessary complexity. - Offline First: Use the app anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. With Local NFC, youβre in control of your NFC data, all while enjoying a smooth and intuitive experience tailored to your needs.
Data Skipper
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Browse more while using less data. Data Skipper is a Safari extension that helps reduce the data used by images on the web. Turn on Data Saving, keep your preferred image quality, and browse normally in Safari while supported image requests are optimized through our image service. Why people use Data Skipper: β’ Save mobile data on cellular connections β’ Make image-heavy pages lighter β’ Choose the compression quality that fits your needs β’ Turn grayscale on when color is not important β’ Disable Data Skipper on any site with one tap β’ Keep your settings under your control No account is required. Data Skipper does not use analytics or tracking. It does not change text, accounts, or page content; it focuses on image requests. Getting started: 1. Install Data Skipper 2. Enable the extension in Settings > Safari > Extensions 3. Allow website access 4. Turn on Data Saving in Safari Results vary by website, image, network, and selected quality. Data Skipper is free for a limited time while subscription pricing is being prepared. Download Data Skipper and take control of the data you use in Safari.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Data Skipper at Free against Local NFC's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Data Skipper is free to download; Local NFC costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Local NFC | Data Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | 1001241196 Ontario Inc. |
In-app purchases
Local NFC
No in-app purchases
Data Skipper
No in-app purchases
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