RfidAPP vs NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RfidAPP
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RFID Tester The professional mobile tool for quickly reading, managing, and sharing your RFID tags – directly on iPhone & iPad! Instant Reading & Conversion • Scan RFID chips via NFC and get the unique tag ID in seconds • Choose your preferred number format: Decimal, Hexadecimal, or Binary • Automatic conversion without hassle – no more manual calculations Smart Scan History • Each scan is logged with date and time • Clear list of your recent scans, sortable and swipe-deletable • Reset individual IDs or the entire history with a single tap Maximum Readability & Accessibility • Full Dynamic Type support adapts font size to your system settings • High-contrast mode ensures clear buttons and text even in challenging lighting • Perfect for technicians and service staff, even when wearing gloves or working in workshops Easy Copy & Share • Copy directly to clipboard with a single tap • (Coming soon) Export CSV or PDF reports for maintenance and documentation processes • Perfect for reports, service documentation, and team communication Designed for: Electricians, service technicians, maintenance engineers, industry professionals, and anyone who needs precise RFID tag management. Compatibility: iPhone with iOS 17 or later, iPad with NFC reading capability. Try RFID Tester now for free and experience effortless RFID scanning.
NFC
Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. View memory content, manufacturer data, and protocol specifications. Export scan results to PDF or CSV for documentation and research.
- Scan ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tags
- Read accessible memory blocks
- Display technical specifications and metadata
- Export scan results to PDF/CSV
- Supports multiple tag technologies
- Scan history with search and filtering
- VoiceOver accessibility support
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Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. A specialized tool for reading NFC tag data within iOS CoreNFC framework limitations. NFC SCANNING CAPABILITIES • Supports ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tag types • Reads available memory blocks and system information • Displays manufacturer and model identification data • Exports scan results to PDF / CSV format for documentation MEMORY READING FEATURES • Reads accessible memory blocks from compatible NFC tags • Displays memory content in hexadecimal and ASCII formats • Shows technical specifications and metadata • Analyzes memory patterns and data structures SUPPORTED TAG TECHNOLOGIES ISO15693 Tags: • ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLI-L series • ICODE SLX, SLX2 series • ICODE DNA series ISO14443 Tags: • MiFare Classic, Ultralight, DESFire • Various contactless smart cards Additional Support: • ISO7816 contactless cards • FeliCa technology tags • Standard NFC Forum compliant tags TECHNICAL INFORMATION • Manufacturer identification (NXP, STMicroelectronics, Infineon, others) • Security status indicators (AFI, DSFID, EAS where available) • Memory architecture and capacity information • Protocol specifications and operating parameters INTERFACE AND FEATURES • Clean, accessible interface design • Scan history with search and filtering • Multiple language support • PDF / CSV export functionality • VoiceOver accessibility support PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS • IT and network administration • Inventory and asset management • NFC technology research and education • Personal NFC projects and learning IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS • Memory reading capabilities are subject to iOS CoreNFC framework restrictions • Some tag features may be inaccessible due to security policies • Actual functionality depends on tag type and manufacturer settings • Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability This app works within Apple's CoreNFC framework and respects all iOS security limitations. No personal data is collected or transmitted.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RfidAPP at none against NFC's 2. RfidAPP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RfidAPP asks for nothing beyond the download.
RfidAPP ships an update every 9 days, NFC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RfidAPP | NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Artem Wilhelmi | JongMin Lee |
In-app purchases
RfidAPP
No in-app purchases
NFC
- 1 Month Premium Access$0.99
- 1 Year Premium Pass$2.99









