Comparison

NFC vs ONA Charge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

ONA Charge

Features

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ONA CHARGE is the EV charging app for Egypt and Africa. Easily find EV charging stations, view real-time status, start fast charging, and pay instantly. Powered by Onaelctric Mobility’s AC & DC charger network, ONA CHARGE delivers the fastest, most reliable electric vehicle charging experience. • EV station finder • Fast & ultra-fast DC charging • Live session monitoring • Card & wallet payments and Apple Pay. ONA CHARGE – your smart EV charging partner to make your electric vehicle journey seamless, convenient, and efficient.

Screenshots

NFC1 screens

ONA Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ONA Charge at every 5 weeks against NFC's every 5 months. NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC ships an update every 5 months, ONA Charge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

NFC versus ONA Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	NFC	ONA Charge
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	8.2 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	145 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP.	Onaelectric Mobility

In-app purchases

None

NFC

No in-app purchases

None

ONA Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC free?

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

Is ONA Charge free?

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

Do NFC or ONA Charge have ads?

Neither NFC nor ONA Charge shows ads.

Which is updated more often, NFC or ONA Charge?

NFC ships an update every 5 months, and ONA Charge every 5 weeks. Most recently, NFC was updated on November 1, 2026 and ONA Charge on October 30, 2026.