NFC vs VIDwallet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC
This utility app enables reading and writing NFC tags, RFID cards, and ultralight tags using an external NFC reader connected via the audio jack. It's designed to work with the latest A1 Hardware, Version 307, on iOS devices.
- Read NFC tags
- Write NFC tags
- Support for RFID cards
- Ultralight tag compatibility
- External NFC reader integration
- iOS device support
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Nfc-A1 allows to read and write tags, RFID cards and ultralight tags using your audio jack via our external NFC reader. Try this app to find out how can you read RFID tags/cards via your ios device. This version is supporting out latest version of A1 Hardware, Version 307. For users trying to review our app getting the nickname error: Please login into your iTunes account via iTunes, go to your account information. In the settings section (Last section), please enter a valid nickname and save. You can now successfully review and rate our app.
VIDwallet
Manage your digital credentials securely and log in to enabled websites with ease. This digital wallet is part of a decentralized identity service, giving users control over their online presence and facilitating secure access.
- Manage Verifiable Credentials
- Effortless SSI website authentication
- Decentralized Self-Sovereign Identity
- Regain control of digital identity
- Secure access to online services
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VIDwallet is a digital wallet that allows you to manage your Verifiable Credentials and enables you to authenticate and login without effort to any enabled SSI website. VIDwallet is part of VIDchain, our decentralized Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) services that help companies and citizens alike to regain control over their digital identity and facilitate secure access to online services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VIDwallet at 100% against NFC's 0%. VIDwallet also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC ships an update every 5 months, VIDwallet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC | VIDwallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP. | Validated ID, SL |
Customer experience
NFC
VIDwallet
In-app purchases
NFC
No in-app purchases
VIDwallet
No in-app purchases
