# Decode - NFC Scanner — NFC Scan & Authentication

> NFC and QR code scanner for product authentication and digital information access. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Bite LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decode-nfc-scanner/id964303354 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blue Bite LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/964303353)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 259 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2015-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decode-nfc-scanner/id964303354/reviews.md

## What is Decode?

Unlock digital experiences through products and access relevant information quickly.

NFC SCANNING & PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION
More than just an NFC scanner, Decode is the easiest way to authenticate and discover the digital identity of your embedded products. Leveraging secure NFC rolling key technology, Decode is the only app that supports NFC verification.

 - Fast NFC scanning with just a tap (now even faster)
 - Uncover the digital identity of your embedded products (powerful experience support)
 - Authenticate products embedded with NFC rolling key technology (new)

QR CODE SCANNING

 - Includes flashlight for dark conditions
 - Scan multiple codes simultaneously with multi-mode
 - Revisit previous scans with history

## Key features

- Fast NFC scanning
- Product authentication
- NFC rolling key technology support
- QR code scanning
- Flashlight for dark conditions
- Multi-mode QR code scanning
- Scan history

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decode-nfc-scanner/id964303354/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app. Please add the word scan and NFC to keywords so I can find it on my phone

*2024-01-11*

Great app. I think it’s the best at scanning objects for NFC chips as it does its job and isn’t plagued with ads. 

Just if you could add the words NFC or scan to the SEO on iOS it would help me find it as I can never remember its name / decode and when I search for scan or NFC it’s never returned in the iOS search results

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-06-14*

Won’t even detect the nfc tag on the bag.

### 5/5 — Amazing 🤩

*2021-12-31, version 21.10.28*

It it reader amazingly with everything especially when it comes to the new eBay authentication tag 9.9/10

### 1/5 — Doesn't work on iOS 14.6 and iPhone 11 Pro

*2021-08-05, version 21.6.24*

Keep your software current. eBay says to use your app for Authenticator service. It doesn't work. I'm not stuck. Update your software. This is eBay not some small-time startup.

### 1/5 — Bad EULA

*2021-06-21, version 21.4.29*

The EULA (Terms of Service) for this application has an arbitration clause.  Those are really bad.

### 2/5 — It’s free but it doesn’t work!!!!

*2021-05-13*

I give them 2 star because at least it is free

### 3/5 — Doesn't work with iOS 14

*2021-01-05, version 19.12.7*

Doesn‘t work with iOS14

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2020-05-22*

Any chance of a date time stamp? If not it’s brilliant anyway love love 💕

### 1/5 — Bad

*2020-03-12*

Bad

### 5/5 — Very easy to use and uses native browser

*2019-08-21*

Love that it uses native browser to bring up The info from NFC chips. Much better than other ones I have tried.

## Frequently asked questions about Decode

### What does the Decode app do?

Decode is an application that functions as both an NFC scanner and a QR code scanner. It allows users to quickly access digital experiences, retrieve information from embedded products, and authenticate items using secure NFC technology.

### What are the key features of Decode?

Key features include fast NFC scanning with a simple tap, the ability to uncover the digital identity of embedded products, and authentication for products using NFC rolling key technology. It also offers QR code scanning with a flashlight, multi-mode scanning, and a history of previous scans.

### Is Decode a free app?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### What kind of products can I authenticate with Decode?

You can authenticate products that are embedded with NFC rolling key technology. This feature leverages secure NFC technology to verify the digital identity and authenticity of these specific items.

### Can I scan QR codes in the dark?

Yes, the app includes a built-in flashlight feature that can be used when scanning QR codes in dark conditions. This ensures you can scan codes effectively regardless of ambient lighting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 22.12.08 — 2022-12-10

- Minor behind the scenes updates to Authentication tab.

### 22.1.6 — 2022-01-06

- Fixed text QR codes not showing up in the history view
- Fixed text QR codes not displaying their text when scanned
- Fixed text QR codes alert not properly redirecting to Google when the "Google" search option was selected.
- Removed unnecessary "Tap for more information" text from history detail view.

### 21.10.28 — 2021-10-28

- Updates to the authentication SDK.
- Minor dependency updates.

### 21.6.24 — 2021-06-24

- Simplified history view to improve performance.
- Added security features.

### 21.4.29 — 2021-04-29

- Added new functionality to serve users experiences for certain authenticated items instead of the success modal.

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