NFC Tools vs 3D Scan Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Tools
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Turn your phone into a powerful NFC tool. With NFC Tools, you can easily scan, read, and write NFC tags in seconds. Connect to WiFi, open links, or create your own smart tags with a simple tap. KEY FEATURES: • Scan NFC tags instantly • Connect to WiFi with one tap • Write your own NFC tags • Save and manage tag history • Fast and simple user experience SMART NFC USE CASES: • Share WiFi without passwords • Create smart business cards • Launch websites instantly • Automate everyday tasks PRO FEATURES: • Unlimited NFC writing • Full scan history access • Advanced tag information • No ads Whether you're a beginner or advanced user, NFC Tools gives you everything you need in one app. Download now and unlock the full power of NFC.
3D Scan Pro
Capture 3D models of real-world objects using your iPhone's camera. This app automatically repairs scanned meshes, ensuring they are ready for 3D printing and design.
- Multiple scan modes (LiDAR, turntable, photogrammetry, macro)
- Automatic mesh repair for 3D printing
- Export in STL, OBJ, and USDZ formats
- Floor removal for clean object scans
- Volume and surface area calculations
- Print readiness score and diagnostics
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Scan real objects with your iPhone and export clean 3D files for printing, modeling, and design. 3D Scan Pro is the only scanning app that repairs your mesh and guarantees print-ready exports. Scan it. Fix it. Print it. SCAN MODES • Walk Around — LiDAR scanning for furniture, sculptures, and medium objects • Turntable — optimized for collectibles, figurines, and small products • Object Capture — Apple's photogrammetry for photo-realistic textured models • Macro — ultra-wide camera for coins, jewelry, minerals, and tiny objects MESH REPAIR ENGINE No other scanning app does this. Built-in diagnostics detect non-manifold edges, holes, flipped normals, and degenerate triangles. One-tap "Fix for 3D Printing" guarantees a watertight manifold mesh that slicers love. EXPORT FORMATS • STL — for 3D printing (guaranteed manifold with Pro) • OBJ — universal 3D format with vertex colors • USDZ — Apple AR format, view in AR on any iPhone PRINT READY • Volume and surface area calculations • Dimensions in millimeters • Print readiness score • Mesh health diagnostics before you export FLOOR REMOVAL Automatically detects and removes floor/table geometry so you get just the object. SIMPLE PRICING $9.99 one-time purchase unlocks everything. No subscription. No monthly fees. Other apps charge $40-80 per year — we believe one price should mean yours forever. FREE TIER • 3 exports per week • All scan modes • 3D preview and gallery • OBJ and USDZ export PRO — $9.99 (ONE-TIME) • Unlimited exports • STL export with guaranteed manifold mesh • Mesh repair and diagnostics • All export formats • Volume, area, and print readiness tools Built with 100% Apple-native technology. No cloud processing. No account required. Your scans stay on your device. From the makers of HDR Forge and Photo Cull Pro.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NFC Tools at every 4 days against 3D Scan Pro's every 6 months. NFC Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Scan Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC Tools ships an update every 4 days, 3D Scan Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Tools | 3D Scan Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spyridon Bousios | Scott Manley |
In-app purchases
NFC Tools
- Pro Unlock$3.99
3D Scan Pro
- Pro Unlock$9.99









