# NFC vs Smart NFC

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | Smart NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/872823142) | [Remi Herbiet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493980634) |

## 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


### Smart NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-read-and-write-tags/id6749724229)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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