Comparison

CENFC vs Subear

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

Head to head
About

CENFC

This advanced toolkit allows you to scan, identify, and analyze NFC tags directly on your device. It supports various NFC protocols, enables memory dumping, and allows for reading and writing NDEF messages. Additionally, it can read electronic passports and offers raw communication capabilities for developers.

Highlights
  • NFC tag scanning and identification
  • Full NFC tag memory dumping
  • NDEF message creation, reading, and writing
  • Electronic passport (eMRTD) reader
  • Raw APDU command communication
  • Protocol analysis tools (Hex Converter, CRC Calculator)
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CENFC is an advanced NFC toolkit for iOS. Scan, identify, dump, and analyze NFC tags — all processed locally on your device with zero data collection. SCANNER Instantly identify NFC tags through ATQA/SAK lookup and protocol probing. Supports ISO 14443, ISO 18092 (FeliCa), and ISO 15693. Accurately detects chip variants and card families, displaying UID, protocol details, and iOS operability status at a glance. MEMORY DUMP Read the complete memory of any operable NFC tag. Browse page-by-page and block-by-block breakdowns with parsed NDEF content. Export dumps in hex, JSON, or raw binary for forensic analysis or backup. NDEF READ & WRITE Create, read, and write NDEF messages to compatible tags. Supports Text, URI, Smart Poster, MIME, and External record types. Build multi-record messages from scratch and write them directly to any writable tag. PASSPORT READER Read electronic passports and travel documents (eMRTD) via BAC authentication. Enter MRZ data to securely access data groups — including MRZ, face image, additional personal details, and security objects. Perform Active Authentication to verify chip genuineness. RAW COMMUNICATION Send custom APDU commands directly to NFC tags. Full ISO 7816 APDU support with complete command logging — built for developers and researchers. PROTOCOL TOOLS - Hex Converter — Convert between hex, decimal, binary, and ASCII - CRC Calculator — Compute CRC_A and CRC_B per ISO 14443-3 - ATQA/SAK Lookup — Identify card type from raw protocol parameters - Access Bits Decoder — Decode sector-level permissions - BER-TLV Parser — Parse and visualize TLV data structures OPEN SOURCE & PRIVACY FIRST CENFC is fully open source — inspect every line of code yourself. Every NFC operation runs entirely on-device. No data leaves your phone. No servers. No account required. Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability.

About

Subear

Features
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Subear gives you real-time captions and on-device translation for live conversations — no internet required. Use it in meetings, while traveling, in classrooms, on support calls, or during everyday conversations. Pick your source and target languages, prepare Apple's system language assets for offline use, and keep your transcript history synced across your Apple devices with private iCloud sync. KEY FEATURES • Live speech transcription with side-by-side translated captions • Offline-ready language packs — download once, use anywhere • Searchable conversation history with full-text search • Private iCloud sync for transcripts, titles, and preferences • Three flexible subtitle layouts: Timeline, Focus, and Columns • Subear Pro unlocks unlimited sessions and future Pro tools PRIVACY BY DESIGN Subear uses the microphone only during active sessions. Audio recordings are never stored — not on your device, not on any server. Transcript text syncs exclusively through your private iCloud database. No third-party analytics. No ads. No tracking. Translation and transcription quality may vary by device, language, speech clarity, and system conditions. Subear should not be used as the sole source for emergency, medical, or legal decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subear Terms of Service: https://zhangdo.github.io/subear-final/terms/

Screenshots

CENFC4 screens
Subear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CENFC at Free against Subear's $5.99. CENFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CENFC is free to download; Subear costs $5.99 up front. Subear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CENFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CENFC ships an update every 3 days, Subear fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
CENFC versus Subear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCENFCSubear
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer子衎 王栋 张

In-app purchases

None

CENFC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Subear

Subscriptions2
  • Subear Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Subear Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CENFC free?
CENFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subear free?
Subear costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do CENFC or Subear have ads?
Neither CENFC nor Subear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CENFC or Subear?
CENFC ships an update every 3 days, and Subear fortnightly. Most recently, CENFC was updated on October 6, 2026 and Subear on October 7, 2026.

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