# Smart NFC Tools: Read & Write — The best NFC Reader and Writer

> Accessible NFC reader and writer for mobile devices to interact with NDEF-formatted tags. (iPhone/iPad app by Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 469 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews.md

## What is Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is the most accessible and easy to use NFC Reader and Writer for mobile devices! With a simple user interface and powerful tools you can interact with NDEF-Formatted NFC cards without any external hardware!

- Read, Inspect and modify:
Read a tag by touching the back of your device against it and Smart NFC Tools will show you a full report on the tag's content and give you options such as erase, lock and copy. It's super easy!

- Write in many formats:
Smart NFC Tools enables you to write NFC tags in popular formats that allow for custom interactions such as opening a website or triggering a phone call just by touching the tag with a compatible device!

- Note about privacy:
Smart NFC Tools works 100% offline, without any personal or content data being sent to an external server or third party server. Your privacy is our priority!

Embrace the world of NFC technologies using your phone or tablet! Smart NFC Tools is now available for all iOS devices!

## Key features

- Read NFC tag content
- Inspect and modify NFC tags
- Erase, lock, and copy tags
- Write NFC tags in various formats
- Trigger phone calls or open websites
- 100% offline operation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smart NFC Tools?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Reasonable price
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Very practical
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Works fantastic

**Cons**

- 👎 Does not work
- 👎 Waste of money
- 👎 Free version limited
- 👎 Scam and money taken
- 👎 Paid and no function
- 👎 Garbage app
- 👎 Crashing app
- 👎 Basic function requires money
- 👎 Can't delete without paying
- 👎 Only one item added after paying
- 👎 Bypasses user preferences
- 👎 Told to pay after one use

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work to save contact card
- App glitches
- Doesn't work to read card and fob
- Paid for unlock, but restore doesn't work after iOS update
- Paid for ability to lock tags, but feature does not work
- App not working after 15 minutes, even after purchase

**Most requested features**

- Add social media to chips
- Ability to add multiple items to card after paying

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-04-20*

It helps my athletes get paid

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-03-27*

No scaning

### 5/5 — العراق

*2026-02-28*

جيدجدا

### 4/5 — Great app easy to use

*2025-08-01*

Love the app and the price is right. But I would really love to see a way to add you social media to you chips.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2025-07-08*

Doesn’t work to save even the simplest  contact card.

### 5/5 — Today a updated screenshot

*2025-04-11*

Hello world I don’t k in if there is anyone to receive these feedbacks I leave everywhere however here is a selfish lonely world it’s just nice on the outside I know their public acting faces but on the low they plan constantly and scheme and hurt innocent ones such as myself :~me him I her she it they them us you you you you you and the system keeps glitching .anyhow the real date is actual still paused on the sabbath the Tuesday before the 7th day at 11: pm one hour before the sun rise of the world completion of our all mighty and these 60 minutes could set over 60 years or more 600 or 6000 and so on who knows right we’re all born different eras and dates so it disconnects us really really hard anyway it’s Friday the 11th of April in years 2025 so like 2502 maybe I don’t  know anyway peace out !
~Ze3’M~
08/16/88”

### 2/5 — Плохо

*2025-03-15*

Бесплатно только одну можно сделать

### 1/5 — Direct clone of competing app

*2024-12-29*

This app is named after the two other and older popular NFC apps, Smart NFC and NFC Tools. The user interface is a clone of Smart NFC. It's a shame to see this practice on the App Store.

### 1/5 — Satisfaction Report

*2024-12-16*

I downloaded the App on my iPhone 10 but it did not work to read my card and fob which I wanted to duplicate. I sent an email to the App owner but it hasn’t been answered. The App cost me £1.99 and I can’t find a way to claim a refund.

### 1/5 — Pra mim não funciona

*2024-11-28, version 2.0.224*

Tenho o iPhone SE2 e a versão paga, testei com várias tags diferentes de diferentes frequências e nada de funcionar…

## Frequently asked questions about Smart NFC Tools

### What can I do with Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools allows you to read the content of NDEF-formatted NFC tags, inspect their data, and modify them. You can also erase, lock, or copy existing tags. Additionally, the app enables you to write to NFC tags in various formats to trigger actions like opening websites or initiating phone calls.

### How does the app handle my data and privacy?

The app prioritizes your privacy by operating 100% offline. No personal or content data is sent to any external or third-party servers. All interactions with NFC tags are processed directly on your device.

### What kind of NFC tags can I use with this app?

The app is designed to interact with NDEF-formatted NFC cards. You can read, inspect, modify, and write to these types of tags without needing any external hardware.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core NFC reading and writing functionalities. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or options may require a purchase.

### What are some common uses for writing to NFC tags?

Writing to NFC tags can automate various tasks. For example, you can program a tag to automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network when scanned, open a specific website, send a pre-written text message, or trigger a phone call to a designated number.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.325 — 2026-08-25

Fixing a crash that could prevent users from scanning tags containing URLs on iOS 14

### 2.0.324 — 2026-08-17

Fixing a crash that could prevent users from scanning tags containing URLs on iOS 14

### 2.0.323 — 2026-08-10

Fixing a crash that could prevent users from scanning tags containing URLs on iOS 14

### 2.0.322 — 2026-08-03

Fixing a crash that could prevent users from scanning tags containing URLs on iOS 14

### 2.0.321 — 2026-07-27

Fixing a crash that could prevent users from scanning tags containing URLs on iOS 14

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