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4.2๐(229 ratings)
Free
This app allows users to read and write NFC tags, supporting various tag types and NDEF message formats. It enables quick actions like connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth devices, opening URLs, and initiating calls or messages directly from NFC tags.
What We Love
- ๐ Easy to use interface
- ๐ก Handy for development
- ๐ Works as intended (initially)
- ๐ Great color scheme
- ๐ Simple navigation
- ๐ Sophisticated interface
- ๐ Customizable interface
- ๐ Insane technology
- ๐ Broad spectrum app
- ๐ Very practical interface
- ๐ Easy to learn from
- ๐ Good for advice
- ๐ Strong app
- ๐ Many useful features
- ๐ Stable performance (after update)
- ๐ Complete NFC reader
- ๐ Reliable app
- ๐ Easy interface
- ๐ Comprehensive features
Room to Improve
- ๐ Does not work anymore
- ๐ Unable to write to tags
- ๐ Error messages
- ๐ Not user friendly
- ๐ Hard to navigate
- ๐ Expensive paid service
- ๐ Struggling to register chip
- ๐ Broken app
- ๐ Crashes when scanning
- ๐ Worked once then stopped
- ๐ No longer works
- ๐ Unusable on iPhone
- ๐ Password protection bug on iOS
- ๐ Can't enter password on iPhone
- ๐ App forgets command on iPhone
- ๐ Doesn't work
- ๐ Not working
- ๐ Failed to read tags
- ๐ Confusing workflow
- ๐ Cannot import bin files
- ๐ Awful update
- ๐ Required to scan tag repeatedly
- ๐ CCFile Error on iPhone
- ๐ Terrible app
- ๐ Scanner does not work
- ๐ Not working on iPhone SE
- ๐ Messy source code
4.7(164 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Easily read and write NFC tags with support for plain text and URL content. Features include tag creation, cleaning, and viewing recently accessed tags.
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This utility app allows users to read and write NFC tags, with support for cloning. Its straightforward interface makes it accessible for both tech enthusiasts and developers working with NFC technology.
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Read, Write, and Lock NFC Tags
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Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.
Read NFC tag dataWrite text and URLs to NFC tagsLock NFC tags to make them read-only
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