# RFID Scout vs NFC Tap

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tap at 4.2 against RFID Scout's 2.2. NFC Tap also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 25%) and ratings volume (231 vs 26). RFID Scout's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 231 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of RFID Scout's written reviews are positive against 54% of NFC Tap's.

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, NFC Tap every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFID Scout | NFC Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124/reviews) | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **231** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senthil Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475211328) | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) |

## What reviewers say

### RFID Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124)

This utility app connects to specific Bluetooth RFID readers to perform inventory, identify tag models, conduct audits by validating tag information against product data, and locate RFID tags by showing relative distance.

**Highlights:** Simplified RFID Inventory, RFID Tag Model Identification, RFID Audits with Product Validation, RFID Tag Location, Export data to CSV, Online Dashboard Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597)

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.

**Highlights:** Read/Write NFC tags, Support ST25 Type5 & Type4A tags, Read/Write NDEF Messages (URL, Text, SMS, etc.), Connect to Wi-Fi devices, Pair Bluetooth devices, Initiate calls, SMS, and emails, Control ISO15693 commands

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Handy for development
- 🚀 Works as intended (initially)
- 👍 Great color scheme
- 👍 Simple navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work anymore
- 🐛 Unable to write to tags
- 🐛 Error messages
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Hard to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to write to tags
- Error indicating need to read tag first
- No longer works
- Cannot read, edit, or write back memory to 15693 tag
- Crashing when scanning NXP Mifare

**Requested features**

- Display NDEF record in HEX
- Fix password protection bug on iOS
- Allow importing bin files
- Improve user-friendliness for beginners
- Connect Digimon Vital Bracelet with VB Lab


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RFID Scout free?

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

### Is NFC Tap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RFID Scout or NFC Tap?

NFC Tap is rated higher. RFID Scout averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NFC Tap averages 4.2 from 231 ratings.

### Do RFID Scout or NFC Tap have ads?

Neither RFID Scout nor NFC Tap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RFID Scout or NFC Tap?

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, and NFC Tap every 2 months. Most recently, RFID Scout was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Tap on October 24, 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.*