# TagTrack vs Read First

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Read First at 16.4 against TagTrack's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TagTrack sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Read First sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TagTrack ships an update every 5 days, Read First every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TagTrack | Read First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagtrack-nfc-habit-tracker/id6754224455/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xavier Larrode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779938426) | [Matt Lamborne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894724703) |

## What reviewers say

### TagTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagtrack-nfc-habit-tracker/id6754224455)

Log habits instantly by tapping NFC tags or scanning QR codes on everyday objects. This app connects your routines to the real world, reducing friction and making progress visible with streaks and stats.

**Highlights:** Instant habit logging via NFC/QR, No app opening or confirmation needed, Connects habits to physical objects, Progress tracking with streaks and stats, Home Screen widgets for quick logging, Privacy-focused, indie developed

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Pass | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Year Pass | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $11.99 | one-time |


### Read First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-first/id6809058128)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TagTrack free?

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

### Is Read First free?

Read First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TagTrack or Read First have ads?

Neither TagTrack nor Read First shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TagTrack or Read First?

TagTrack ships an update every 5 days, and Read First every 6 days. Most recently, TagTrack was updated on October 28, 2026 and Read First on October 24, 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.*