# NFC Tools — To read and write NFC tags

> Read and write data to NFC tags with a simple interface. (iPhone/iPad app by wakdev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [wakdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252962748)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 13,422 App Store ratings · 668 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2017-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews.md

## What is NFC Tools?

NFC Tools can read and write your NFC tags with a simple and lightweight user interface.
By passing your device near an NFC chip, you can read the data it contains and interact with the content.

The "Read" section allows you to see data such as:
- the maker of the tag
- the type of tag (ex : Mifare Ultralight, NTAG213)
- the norm of the tag (ex : NFC Forum Type 2)
- the available technology (ex: NFC A)
- its serial number (ex : 04:85:c8:5a:40:2b:80)
- the size of the tag and of the data on it
- if you can write on the tag
- all the data on the tag (NDEF format)

NFC Tools can record standard information on your tags which will be compatible with any NFC device.
For instance, you can store a VCARD to share your contact details easily, open an URL, share a phone number or even a geolocation.

The "Write" section let you record standardised data such as:
- a simple text
- a link to a website
- an email
- a contact
- a phone number
- a predefined text message
- an address or geolocation
- a WiFi or Bluetooth configuration
- personalised data
- and more...

The write function allows you to add as much data as you wish.
This way you can record large quantities of information on your tag.

The app also allows you to save the contents of your chip for later access.

NFC Tools has been tested with the following NFC tags:
- NTAG 203, 210, 210u, 212, 213, 213TT, 215, 216, 413 DNA, 424 DNA
- Ultralight, Ultralight C, Ultralight EV1
- ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLIX, SLIX-S, SLIX-L, SLIX2, DNA
- DESFire EV1, EV2, EV3
- ST25TV, ST25TA
- Felica

If you encounter any problem, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Notes:
- Compatible from iPhone 7.
- Use the "compatibility" mode to read/write Mifare Classic tags.

## Key features

- Read NFC tag data
- Write standard information to tags
- Store VCARDs and URLs
- Share contact details
- Save tag contents
- Configure WiFi and Bluetooth

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools - Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #140 in Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of NFC Tools?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 One-time payment for Pro version
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast NFC tag reading and writing
- 👍 Works well for most use cases
- 💡 Useful for home automation and NFC tag programming

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with reading/writing contact information
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain NFC tags and devices
- 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users
- 💰 Paid features should be included in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot unlock NFC tags after locking them
- Contacts and WiFi records not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when reading/writing tags
- Restore purchase feature not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to bulk write NFC tags
- Improve compatibility with wpa2 enterprise WiFi settings
- Implement file explorer for loading custom tag data
- Add option to write data to Apple Wallet
- Provide emulator functionality for testing without tags

## Recent user reviews (10 of 668)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-08-18, version 3.1*

Just… PERFECT

### 5/5 — Works well!

*2026-08-11, version 3.0*

Works good.  Well done!

### 5/5 — works flawlessly

*2026-08-10, version 3.0*

got it originally to see if i could read an existing nfc chip from a store product i had purchased, out of curiosity. then later i ordered my own tags to try out, and everything works as intended. i feel as if i have so much freedom with what i can do with these!!

### 5/5 — NFC

*2026-08-10, version 3.0*

Easy

### 5/5 — 什么时候加入NFC卡片模拟模式，例如让本机作为一个wifi的nfc卡片，让别人可以读取

*2026-08-08*

什么时候加入NFC卡片模拟模式，例如让本机作为一个wifi的nfc卡片，让别人可以读取

### 5/5 — Smooth Cutz

*2026-08-05, version 3.0*

The best barber in Harlesden and the staff speaking oil language

### 5/5 — Google review NFC

*2026-08-04, version 3.0*

Funny how I’m writing a review for a product that I bought that’s for “writing reviews” anyhow, it’s a great app easy to learn and overall very helpful. Thanks dev 🫡

### 5/5 — Shane

*2026-08-03, version 3.0*

Nice

### 1/5 — Can’t use it on iPhone

*2026-08-02, version 3.0*

I can’t use it on my I phone  not even in other iPhone

### 3/5 — I can't buy the Pro version

*2026-08-01*

I can't buy the Pro version - when I click that button, it tells me error

## Frequently asked questions about NFC Tools

### What can I do with NFC Tools?

NFC Tools allows you to read data from NFC tags, such as the tag's maker, type, serial number, and available space. You can also write various types of standard information onto NFC tags, including text, website links, contact cards, phone numbers, and WiFi configurations.

### What kind of data can I write to NFC tags?

You can write a wide range of standardized data to NFC tags, such as simple text, URLs, email addresses, contact information (VCARDs), phone numbers, predefined text messages, geolocation addresses, WiFi or Bluetooth configurations, and personalized data. The app supports writing large quantities of information.

### Is NFC Tools free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core functionalities for reading and writing NFC tags. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or advanced capabilities for users who require them.

### What devices is NFC Tools compatible with?

NFC Tools is compatible with devices from iPhone 7 onwards. For reading and writing Mifare Classic tags, a specific 'compatibility' mode is available within the app to ensure proper functionality.

### What are some common use cases for NFC Tools?

Common use cases include easily sharing contact information by writing a VCARD to a tag, quickly opening a website by storing a URL, setting up WiFi connections for guests, or automating simple tasks by writing specific commands to NFC tags.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2026-08-11

We work hard to provide you with a quality app, but you may run into problems we couldn't anticipate.
If so, don't panic, keep calm and feel free to contact us.

3.1:
- Favorite Commands: New list editor to add, reorder, and chain multiple NFC commands.
- Chip Information: Added a "Learn more" button to open a detailed page about the detected chip.
- New Chip: Added detection of the NXP ICODE SLI-L.
- Collectibles: Updated the collectible NFC tags database.
- Optimizations: Minor bug fixes and user interface improvements.

### 3.0 — 2026-07-16

We work hard to provide you with a quality app, but you may run into problems we couldn't anticipate.
If so, don't panic, keep calm and feel free to contact us.

3.0:
- New NFC Records: Added payment links, video links, and HomeKit accessories.
- Memory Dump: Integrated memory dumps directly into tag profiles.
- Import & Export: Added the ability to import and export your saved tag list.
- Type 4 Chips: Added memory reading support for Type 4 chips.
- Security: Added signature verification for NTAG21x, Ultralight EV1, NTAG424, and DESFire.
- Optimizations: Minor bug fixes and user interface improvements.

### 2.40 — 2026-06-16

We work hard to provide you with a quality app, but you may run into problems we couldn't anticipate.
If so, don't panic, keep calm and feel free to contact us.

2.40:
- Added translations in Malay, Ukrainian and Norwegian.
- Minor fixes and UI improvements.

### 2.39.1 — 2026-06-12

We work hard to provide you with a quality app, but you may run into problems we couldn't anticipate.
If so, don't panic, keep calm and feel free to contact us.

2.39.1:
- Show NTAG21x counter value (when enabled).
- Added 15 new languages to the app.
- Minor fixes and UI improvements.

### 2.39 — 2026-06-11

We work hard to provide you with a quality app, but you may run into problems we couldn't anticipate.
If so, don't panic, keep calm and feel free to contact us.

2.39:
- Show NTAG21x counter value (when enabled).
- Added 15 new languages to the app.
- Minor fixes and UI improvements.

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