NFC vs ScanBolt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ScanBolt
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ScanBolt turns your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Capture receipts, contracts, notes, and more with lightning speed. SCAN IN A FLASH - Auto edge detection — just point and shoot - Smart perspective correction for perfect results - Multi-page PDF creation in seconds - Works offline — no internet required POWERFUL EDITING - 5 filters: Original, Auto, B&W, Grayscale, High Contrast - Rotate and crop with precision - Retake individual pages without starting over OCR TEXT EXTRACTION - Extract text from any scanned document - Copy and paste text anywhere - Search through your documents - Works entirely on-device for privacy ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create folders to keep documents sorted - Quick search to find any scan - Recent documents always at your fingertips SHARE ANYWHERE - Export as PDF or image (JPG, PNG) - Share directly to email, Messages, or any app - Save to Files, iCloud, Dropbox, and more PRIVACY FIRST - All documents stay on your device - No account required - No ads, no tracking, no data collection - iCloud sync uses YOUR private storage FREE TO START - 5 free scans per day - No watermarks on exports - Full access to all filters GO PRO FOR MORE - Unlimited scans - Unlimited OCR extractions - iCloud sync across devices - Priority support Whether you're digitizing receipts, archiving contracts, or capturing whiteboard notes — ScanBolt gets it done fast. Download now and experience document scanning that just works. Terms of Use: https://scanboltapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://scanboltapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScanBolt at none against NFC's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ScanBolt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | NFC | ScanBolt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | JongMin Lee | ANDREAS LOEKKEN WEFRING |
In-app purchases
NFC
- 1 Month Premium Access$0.99
- 1 Year Premium Pass$2.99
ScanBolt
- ScanBolt Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- ScanBolt Pro Anually$29.991 Year
- ScanBolt Pro Lifetime$49.99









