# NFC vs Sheriff

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sheriff at 94% against NFC's 0%. Sheriff also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). NFC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sheriff sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC ships an update every 5 months, Sheriff every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | Sheriff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheriff/id6452084842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/872823142) | [Oliver White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698751638) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-a1/id950970541)

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.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Write NFC tags, Support for RFID cards, Ultralight tag compatibility, External NFC reader integration, iOS device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sheriff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheriff/id6452084842)

Take control of your online privacy by selectively blocking JavaScript and cookies on a per-domain basis. This free utility enhances browsing speed, reduces data usage, and protects your device from malicious scripts and intrusive pop-ups.

**Highlights:** Per-domain JavaScript and cookie blocking, Enhanced online privacy and security, Faster browsing and data saving, Block intrusive pop-ups, Universal Safari compatibility, iCloud rule synchronization, Customizable content blocking rules

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Sheriff Pro (Discount) | $6.79 | one-time |
| Sheriff Pro | $9.00 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Extra Extra Large Tip | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sheriff free?

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

### Do NFC or Sheriff have ads?

Neither NFC nor Sheriff shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC or Sheriff?

NFC ships an update every 5 months, and Sheriff every 10 days. Most recently, NFC was updated on October 5, 2026 and Sheriff on October 7, 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.*