Comparison

NFC vs Smart NFC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • Support for RFID cards
  • Ultralight tag compatibility
  • External NFC reader integration
  • iOS device support
Features
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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.

About

Smart NFC

Features
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Put website links, text or Wi-Fi details on compatible NFC tags. Smart NFC helps you read tags, check capacity before writing and reuse saved templates. Key features โ€ข Fast NFC tag reading โ€ข Write URL, text, Wi-Fi, phone, SMS, location, and custom data โ€ข Check capacity and byte size before writing โ€ข View tag status: writable, locked, and capacity โ€ข History for read and created tags โ€ข Save and reuse tag templates โ€ข Customize tags with colors, emoji, and SF Symbols Tag support varies by device and record type. Writing Wi-Fi details does not guarantee automatic connection. Lifetime Access Try NFC reading and writing free. Lifetime Access unlocks unlimited reading and writing, advanced tag types, history, templates, and customization with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

NFC1 screens
Smart NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC at none against Smart NFC's 1. NFC also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). Smart NFC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart NFC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC ships an update every 5 months, Smart NFC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
NFC versus Smart NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFCSmart NFC
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.2 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Remi Herbiet

In-app purchases

None

NFC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart NFC

One-time1
  • NFC Pro$19.99

Questions

Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart NFC free?
Smart NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC or Smart NFC have ads?
Neither NFC nor Smart NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC or Smart NFC?
NFC ships an update every 5 months, and Smart NFC every 2 months. Most recently, NFC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart NFC on November 5, 2026.

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