Transform your iPhone into a real-time drone detection tool. See nearby drones, monitor their activity, and gain visibility into the skies. Enhance detection range with an optional dedicated hardware detector.
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Quick Tag InteractionStrong Contender
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Easily interact with NFC tags by scanning, reading, and writing various data types. Organize saved entries and access an in-app guide for quick tips. Offers optional premium features via subscription.
Simply NFC - Tag Writer/Reader by Lakeside Llama LLC
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Easily read and write to NFC tags using your phone. This app supports various tag types including text, URLs, contacts, and HomeKit scenes. It also offers accessibility features, Siri Shortcuts, widgets, and iMessage extensions for convenient tag management and automation.
What We Love
- 👍 Simplicity and minimalism
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Decent design for a utility app
- 👍 Works well for simple things like URLs
- 👍 Good for understanding NFC chips
- 👍 Great for automation with iOS shortcuts
- 👍 Fast NFC reading
- 👍 Handles various tag types
- 👍 Good UI and user experience
- 👍 Works with VoiceOver (accessibility)
- 👍 Responsive application
- 👍 Useful for managing multiple messages
- 👍 Reads vCards and opens websites
Room to Improve
- 🐛 Wifi option does not work
- 🐛 Wifi record doesn't work
- 🐛 Not all functions available in free version
- 🐛 Paid version has limited URL schemes
- 🐛 Does not read certain NFC tags (e.g., Mifare ultralight)
- 🐛 Does not work on iPhone XR
- 🐛 Not scanning for some users
- 🐛 Does not read NFC215 tags
- 🐛 Fails with different brand NFC tags
- 🐛 Hasn't been updated in a long time
- 🐛 Privacy policy not updated
- 🐛 Error connecting or too much information when writing
- 🐛 HomeKit scenes don't work
- 🐛 White buttons on white background (dark mode needed)
- 🐛 Cannot write HomeKit enabled tags on iPhone
- 🐛 Does not read bus card
- 🐛 Awkward for i6s with Apple Watch (blocking users)
- 🐛 Pro version not working for some
- 🐛 Restore purchase not working
- 🐛 App says it won't work with specific iPhone models (e.g., 6SE)
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