# NFCore vs iNFCi

The clearest difference is ads: NFCore at none against iNFCi's shown. iNFCi's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFCore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iNFCi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFCore ships an update every 2 months, iNFCi every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFCore | iNFCi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfcore-nfc-tag-reader-writer/id6760419675/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Echo Persona LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883380925) | [Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896482773) |

## What reviewers say

### NFCore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfcore-nfc-tag-reader-writer/id6760419675)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags on your iPhone. It offers advanced tools for developers and professionals, including tag inspection, memory editing, and batch writing. Organize and export your tag data with ease, all while prioritizing your privacy.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag details (type, UID, memory), Write text, URLs, contacts, WiFi, and more, Advanced tools: Tag Inspector, Memory Dump, Command Console, Clone and batch write to multiple tags, Organize tags with folders and search, Export tags as JSON or CSV, Siri Shortcuts for hands-free scanning

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFCore Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### iNFCi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infci/id6767515085)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Monthly VIP | $2.49 | per month |
| Upgrade to Yearly VIP | $12.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Lifetime VIP | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFCore free?

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

### Is iNFCi free?

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

### Do NFCore or iNFCi have ads?

iNFCi shows ads; NFCore does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFCore or iNFCi?

NFCore ships an update every 2 months, and iNFCi every 6 days. Most recently, NFCore was updated on September 19, 2026 and iNFCi on September 11, 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.*
