Flic App vs NFCReading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flic App
This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.
- Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub
- Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold)
- Control smart lights and music
- Remote camera control
- Send location messages
- Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier
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Flic is the original Smart Button. This app enables you to use and personalize Flic buttons. Create shortcuts in your life with a simple push of a button. OVERVIEW • Connect Flic buttons to your phone or Flic Hub • Select among all your favorite services and connected devices • Configure actions on push, double-push or push-and-hold, rotate or swipe gestures. • Create powerful combinations and build your routines • No effect on your phone’s battery life INSPIRATION - USE FLIC TO: • Control your Smart Lights (Matter, Philips Hue, LIFX, IKEA, ...) • Control your Music (Sonos, Spotify, Apple Music, ...) • Control your Camera and take pictures from afar • Send an message with your GPS position to friends and family • Connect Flic to IFTTT, Zapier or MS PowerAutomate for even more integrations • Integrate into custom setups with HTTP requests • And much, much more! Read more about Flic at https://flic.io If you use any of the GPS enabled functionality: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. We do not retain location data. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at https://flic.io/tos and https://flic.io/privacy-policy respectively.
NFCReading
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NFC Scanner & NFC Tools NFC Scanner is a powerful and easy-to-use app that lets you scan, read, and create NFC tags instantly. Turn your iPhone into a smart NFC reader and manage NFC data quickly and efficiently. Perfect for everyday NFC tasks, automation, and contactless interactions. Scan NFC Tags Instantly Use your iPhone to quickly scan NFC tags and view detailed tag information. • Fast NFC scanning • Read tag content instantly • View tag type and data • Compatible with most NFC tags Simply hold your phone near the tag to scan. Create NFC Tags Easily create new NFC tags for different purposes. • Create contact cards • Save website links • Add text information • Create NFC actions Perfect for automation, business cards, and smart tags. Track NFC Activity Manage and track all scanned NFC tags in one place. • View scan history • Organize NFC records • Manage created tags • Track tag actions Keep all your NFC activity organized. Learn NFC Basics Understand how NFC works and how to use NFC tags effectively. • Simple NFC explanations • Helpful usage tips • Tag compatibility info • Easy NFC learning guide Great for beginners learning NFC technology. Why Choose NFC Scanner? • Fast NFC scanning • Easy NFC tag creation • Clear tag information • Simple and clean interface • Powerful NFC tools in one app NFC Scanner helps you interact with NFC tags quickly and easily. Subscription Information Some features may require a premium subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/nfc-reader-privacy-policy/513e73fe-cc4a-4cb6-b304-9cc9bb51752c/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/nfc-reader-terms-of-use/ca66081e-3578-4917-902a-cf1837ca09f2/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NFCReading at none against Flic App's shown. Flic App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFCReading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Flic App | NFCReading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shortcut Labs | Nordic Food Delight ehf |
Bugs and requests
Flic App
Reported bugs
17 issues- Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
- App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
- Hub firmware update failures
- HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
- App login crashes and freezes
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- Buttons not detected by phone app despite hub programming
- Connection loss with Sonos speakers
- Alexa integration breaking after updates
- WeMo integration broken for extended periods
- Trådfri gateway pairing failures
- App crashes when setting Advanced push and twist actions
- Forced portrait mode on iPad
- App loses hub connection during programming
- Music control commands not executing reliably
- App forgets provider authorization frequently
- Bluetooth server crashes affecting audio playback
- Playlist subfolder navigation broken beyond 2 levels deep
Requested features
18 requests- Native iOS Shortcuts support
- Background app execution without keeping app open
- Dark mode for app interface
- Landscape orientation support for iPad
- Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat
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- Support for hidden WiFi networks
- SmartThings integration
- Siri voice control activation
- HTTP request headers support for enterprise IoT
- Virtual keyboard emulation (F13-F24 keys)
- Per-button sound control settings
- Counter reset functionality
- Battery level and connection status indicators
- Ability to open apps directly on iPhone
- Matter protocol full support
- IFTTT integration restoration
- GoPro and camera integration
- Chromecast audio control
NFCReading
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flic App
- pack of 20 credits$0.99
NFCReading
- NFCReading PRO (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- NFCReading PRO (monthly)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- NFCReading PRO (yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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