# Parakey vs NFC write and read tags

The clearest difference is rating: NFC write and read tags at 3.9 against Parakey's 3.0. NFC write and read tags also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 5). Parakey's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC write and read tags sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Parakey asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC write and read tags holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC write and read tags has 98 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Parakey's written reviews are positive against 13% of NFC write and read tags's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Parakey ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC write and read tags monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parakey | NFC write and read tags |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parakey/id1001574067/reviews) | **[3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-write-and-read-tags/id1543670530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parakey AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001574066) | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) |

## What reviewers say

### Parakey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parakey/id1001574067)

Transform your smartphone into a digital key for various locked spaces like offices and parking garages. This app eliminates the need for physical keys, fobs, or cards, offering convenient access even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as a digital key, Access locked spaces without internet, Automatic door detection, NFC sticker unlocking, Lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC write and read tags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-write-and-read-tags/id1543670530)

Easily read and write to NFC tags, supporting various data types like text, URLs, and contact information. This app also offers tag copying, infinite copying, and erasure, along with NFC device status checks and general device information.

**Highlights:** Read all tag types (Text, URL, VCARD, Bluetooth, WIFI, Email), Write custom tasks to NFC tags, Tag copy and copy to infinity, Erase NFC tags, NFC device status checker, View device information (Model, Data Usage, WiFi, Battery)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parakey free?

Parakey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC write and read tags free?

NFC write and read tags is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parakey or NFC write and read tags?

NFC write and read tags is rated higher. Parakey averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NFC write and read tags averages 3.9 from 98 ratings.

### Do Parakey or NFC write and read tags have ads?

NFC write and read tags shows ads; Parakey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parakey or NFC write and read tags?

Parakey ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC write and read tags monthly. Most recently, Parakey was updated on September 24, 2026 and NFC write and read tags on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*