Comparison

CalcFast vs Local NFC

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

Head to head
About

CalcFast

A fast and elegant calculator for Apple devices that displays your calculation history. It offers a Today Extension for quick access and supports Apple Watch, external keyboards, and VoiceOver.

Highlights
  • Calculation history display
  • Today Extension for quick calculations
  • Apple Watch app
  • Dark/light mode selection
  • External keyboard support
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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Fast and simple calculator for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch that shows the calculation history, includes a Today Extension that allows for fast calculation by swiping down and 3D Touch for quick interactions. Numbers are formatted for your country, i.e. period in the US and comma in Europe. Ever lost your train of thought half way through a calculation and thought how handy it would be to review your calculations. The aim of this Calculator is to be fast, elegant and simple. Features: - The calculator can open side by side or over other apps in iPadOS. - Select dark or light mode. - External keyboard support. - Smart Apple Watch Calculator included. - Light weight Today Extension included. - Calculations shown when input and on tape. - Key click confirms pressing of buttons, which may be turned off. - Previous calculation is repeated when the equal sign is pressed. - Numbers are shown in local format, depending on your Region Formats, i.e. comma used in Europe. The number of decimal digits may be set in the Settings. - VoiceOver is supported. - Calculations Tape may be deleted by Tapping on it.

About

Local NFC

Features
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Local NFC - The Ultimate NFC Scanning and Management Tool Local NFC is a lightweight and fast app built with SwiftUI, designed to scan, identify, and organize NFC cards effortlessly. Whether you're managing payment cards, transit passes, or loyalty cards, Local NFC offers a seamless, privacy-first experience with all data stored securely on your device. Key Features: - Advanced NFC Scanning: Quickly scan and detect NFC cards such as payment cards, transit passes, and membership cards. - Card Identification: Automatically recognize cards using Application Identifiers (AID), patterns, and other technical parameters. - Local Storage: Organize and save your scanned cards in a secure, private database stored entirely on your device. - Custom Notes: Add notes to each card to keep track of additional details or reminders. - SwiftUI-Powered: Built with Apple's modern framework, ensuring a lightweight, fast, and responsive user experience. What You Can Scan: - Payment Cards: Support for Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more. - Transit Passes: Includes popular cards like Suica, Oyster, T-money, and Octopus. - Loyalty and Membership Cards: Manage rewards cards for airlines, retail stores, and more. Why Choose Local NFC? - Complete Privacy: No cloud services, no third-party libraries, and no external servers. Your data stays on your device. - Blazing Fast and Lightweight: Powered by SwiftUI for speed and efficiency. - Simple Yet Powerful: Perfect for NFC enthusiasts and professionals who need a reliable tool without unnecessary complexity. - Offline First: Use the app anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. With Local NFC, you’re in control of your NFC data, all while enjoying a smooth and intuitive experience tailored to your needs.

Screenshots

CalcFast3 screens
Local NFC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CalcFast at Free against Local NFC's $4.99. Local NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CalcFast is free to download; Local NFC costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcFast ships an update every 2 months, Local NFC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CalcFast versus Local NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcFastLocal NFC
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHannes SverrissonMarco Tini

In-app purchases

None

CalcFast

No in-app purchases

None

Local NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcFast free?
CalcFast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local NFC free?
Local NFC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcFast or Local NFC have ads?
Neither CalcFast nor Local NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcFast or Local NFC?
CalcFast ships an update every 2 months, and Local NFC every 3 months. Most recently, CalcFast was updated on October 13, 2026 and Local NFC on October 2, 2026.

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