Comparison

iNub vs Smart NFC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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iNub

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一款可集成多厂商,支持多协议的数字钥匙APP!

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Smart NFC

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Smart NFC is a fast and reliable app for reading, writing, and managing NFC tags on iPhone. Create NFC tags for links, contacts, Wi-Fi networks, Shortcuts, automations, and everyday workflows. Inspect NDEF tags, check capacity before writing, and save reusable templates. Smart NFC uses Apple Core NFC and SwiftUI, responds quickly, and keeps privacy first. Key features • Fast NFC tag reading • Write URL, text, Wi-Fi, vCard, phone, SMS, location, and custom data • Check capacity and byte size before writing • View tag status: writable, locked, and capacity • Erase or restore compatible tags • History for read and created tags • Save and reuse tag templates • Customize tags with colors, emoji, and SF Symbols • Quick Actions and widgets Useful for NFC readers, tag writing, NDEF, NFC stickers, Shortcuts, automation, digital business cards, and professional NFC workflows. Free and Pro The free version lets you try NFC reading and writing. Pro unlocks unlimited reading and writing, advanced tag types, history, templates, and customization with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Designed for iPhone • SwiftUI interface • Fast on-device processing • No account required • Privacy first Smart NFC is built for people who want to use NFC tags simply, elegantly, and reliably.

Screenshots

iNub4 screens
Smart NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iNub at none against Smart NFC's 1. Smart NFC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart NFC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iNub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNub ships an update every 10 months, Smart NFC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
iNub versus Smart NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNubSmart NFC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai InGeek Cyber Security Co., Ltd.Remi Herbiet

In-app purchases

None

iNub

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart NFC

One-time1
  • NFC Pro$19.99

Questions

Is iNub free?
iNub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart NFC free?
Smart NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iNub or Smart NFC have ads?
Neither iNub nor Smart NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNub or Smart NFC?
iNub ships an update every 10 months, and Smart NFC every 2 months. Most recently, iNub was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smart NFC on October 25, 2026.

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