# docViewer vs NFC Mate

The clearest difference is price: NFC Mate at Free against docViewer's $0.99. NFC Mate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months). docViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NFC Mate is free to download; docViewer costs $0.99 up front. NFC Mate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. docViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

docViewer ships an update every 38 months, NFC Mate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | docViewer | NFC Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-mate-nfc-reader-and-writer/id6738902054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **17** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792) | [Isitan SENSOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782854522) |

## What reviewers say

### docViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docviewer/id929695565)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-mate-nfc-reader-and-writer/id6738902054)

Manage NFC tags with ease. Read, write, copy, erase, and lock NFC tags quickly. Supports NDEF format and tracks your recent activity for efficient NFC operations.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Copy and erase NFC tags, Lock NFC tags to make them read-only, Track recent read/write history, Support for NDEF format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Mate Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is docViewer free?

docViewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Mate free?

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

### Do docViewer or NFC Mate have ads?

Neither docViewer nor NFC Mate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, docViewer or NFC Mate?

docViewer ships an update every 38 months, and NFC Mate weekly. Most recently, docViewer was updated on November 13, 2026 and NFC Mate on November 4, 2026.

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