# NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer — Clone, edit and erase tags

> Scan, read, and export raw data from NFC tags without ads. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksandr Balyberdin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner-reader-and-writer/id1412562575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksandr Balyberdin](https://appshunter.io/developer/336185043)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner-reader-and-writer/id1412562575/reviews.md

## What is NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer?

Hold your iPhone near a tag and see what's inside. Then edit it, copy it to another tag, or wipe it clean. Version 2.0 is a full rewrite with a new design and many new features.

FREE, NO ADS
Reading, erasing and export are free forever. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-up.

READ & ERASE
• Tag type, exact chip model, ID, memory size and lock status
• Text, links and other NDEF records in plain, readable form
• Raw memory dump with a HEX view for non-NDEF tags
• Copy any value with one tap
• Export a scan as clean JSON
• Erase a tag back to blank

PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE)
• Write text or a link: web, email, phone, SMS or location
• Clone a tag to a blank tag in a few taps
• Write files or several records at once
• Edit records as JSON, or raw memory in a hex editor
• Write to and erase password-protected NTAG21x tags
• Permanent lock (can't be undone)
Your first 3 writes are free, clones included. Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Bank cards, transit passes and encrypted access cards are protected by design. iOS doesn't allow copying or editing them, so the app shows only their ID and basic info.
• Works offline. No data collection.
• You need an iPhone with NFC.

Made by one independent developer: me. Question or an idea? Use the support link, I read every message.

## Key features

- Scan NFC tags
- Read NFC tag data
- Export RAW data
- Simple interface
- No advertisements

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner-reader-and-writer/id1412562575/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nul

*2023-05-26*

Reconnais aucun badge

### 5/5 — Отличное приложение!

*2022-07-09*

Лучшее приложение для считывания NFC карт и меток.

### 1/5 — Could not get this to work.

*2021-10-30*

I wanted to give this developer some encouragement, but I could not get this to do anything on my iPhone 12 pro.  Error on my part, can’t see what I’m doing wrong.

### 4/5 — Worked

*2020-12-29*

Went geocaching, and the other apps like this one said the tag was outdated. This one read the tag with no problem.

### 1/5 — …

*2020-01-03*

一星最多了

### 1/5 — Not working in any way

*2019-07-13*

Does not work - maybe only with my iPhone 6S (I know iPhone 6S doesn’t support any NFC Applications that‘s while I search for a comparable or alternative NFC App.)

## Frequently asked questions about NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

### What can NFC Scanner and Reader do?

NFC Scanner and Reader allows you to scan and read raw data from NFC tags. You can also export this data for further use.

### Is NFC Scanner and Reader free to use?

Yes, NFC Scanner and Reader is completely free to download and use. It also states 'No Ads' in its subtitle.

### Does NFC Scanner and Reader have ads?

No, NFC Scanner and Reader is ad-free, as indicated by its subtitle 'Simple. Free. No Ads.'

### What devices is NFC Scanner and Reader compatible with?

NFC Scanner and Reader is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for NFC Scanner and Reader?

NFC Scanner and Reader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is NFC Scanner and Reader updated?

The latest version of NFC Scanner and Reader is 1.0, which was released on July 29, 2018. There have been no updates since then.

### What is the user rating for NFC Scanner and Reader?

NFC Scanner and Reader has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings.

### Can I use NFC Scanner and Reader offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality, but typically NFC scanning requires the device to be in proximity to an NFC tag.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-10-01

Version 2.0 is a complete rewrite.

• New design: a clear, readable report for every tag
• Write text, links, files and several records at once
• Clone a tag to another tag in a few taps
• Erase tags, including password-protected NTAG21x
• Raw memory (hex) and JSON editors for advanced users
• Exact chip detection: NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216 and more
• Optional permanent lock to make a tag read-only
• Clean JSON export
• New Pro: a one-time purchase for writing, cloning and advanced tools. Your first 3 writes are free

### 1.0 — 2018-07-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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