Comparison

RS3 NFC Setup vs NFC Commander

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RS3 NFC Setup

Configure an NFC reader for various card types like iClass, PROX, and MiFare. Easily adjust settings such as card hold time, output format (decimal/HEX), and Wiegand bits. Settings are saved directly to the device's flash memory.

Highlights
  • NFC reader setup
  • Supports iClass, PROX, ICODE, MiFare, AWID
  • Configure card hold time
  • Set output format (decimal/HEX)
  • Control Wiegand bits
  • Setup delimiters
  • Persistent settings storage
Features
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This app REQUIRES the idChamp Bluetooth Smart (BLE) NFC reader/scanner with firmware 2.0 or later, and iOS 9.0.2 It's used for setup for NFC for iClass, PROX, ICODE, MiFare, AWID, & More. Quickly and easily change settings. Select card type for ISO15693 & ISO14444A CSN, iClass CSN, Tag-It CSN, my-d CSN (Infineon), I-Code CSN (Philips, NXP), etag CSN (Secura Key), MiFare Ultralight CSN (Philips, NXP), I-tag CSN (IBM), DESFire CSN, Advant CSN (Legic), HID iClass ID, Secura Key -01, ReadyKey Pro UID, Radio Key (Secura Key -02), Nexwatch (Honeywell), NexKey, Quadrakey, KeyMate, 2Smart Key (Honeywell), Keri UID, Pyramid (Farpointe Data) PSC-1 26 Bit, Keri PSC-1 26 bit, Farpointe Data (Pyramid) PSC-1 26 bit, Keri NXT UID, ioProx (Kantech), Indala ECR Custom, Indala ASP+ Custom, Indala ASP+ UID (Motorola), Indala ASP Custom, Indala ASP UID (Motorola), Indala ASP 26 bit (Motorola), ID Teck, HiTag 2, HiTag 2 Alternate, HiTag 1 & S, HiTag 1 & S Alternate, HID Prox UID, HID Prox, GProx-II UID, EM 410x Alternate, Rosslare, EM 410x, DIGITAG, Paradox, CDVI, CASI-RUSCO (GE Security, UTC), Russwin UID, Cardax UID, Awid Setup card hold time (determine how long card must be present for read) Setup output format between decimal and HEX, control Wiegand bits output format, strip leading and trailing bits, enable/disable FAC (Facility Access Code), Reverse / Invert Wiegand bits, and more. Setup delimiters for character(s) sent before and after each scan for using the RS3 NFC reader in keyboard simulation mode. Settings are stored in RS3 unit flash memory so settings are persistent.

About

NFC Commander

This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC cards. It supports multiple data reads and writes, various data types, and specific formats for auto-recognition on newer iPhones. An advanced version offers additional features.

Highlights
  • Read NFC card data
  • Write data to NFC cards
  • Multiple data reads/writes
  • Support for multiple data types
  • Specific format writing for auto-recognition
  • Dark mode support
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NFCommander identifies NFC tags on iPhone, then reads and writes NDEF when the tag has it. Hold a sticker or card to see UID, technology, and capacity. Write a link, text, or vCard, clone a scan onto another sticker, or permanently lock the next tag you hold. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no account. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Identify MIFARE, ISO 15693, FeliCa, and ISO 7816 tags (iPhone 7 and later) • See UID, maker, capacity, and whether a tag is writable or locked • Read NDEF records: links, text, vCard, Smart Poster, and more • Write templates: link, text, email, phone, message, maps, vCard, or a custom NDEF record • Copy a scanned tag and write it to another writable sticker • Permanently lock a physical tag with the system writeLock API • Keep scan history on your iPhone, including UID COMPATIBILITY • Bank cards, secure ID documents, and dynamic-ID transit cards are handled by Apple Pay and cannot be read here • iOS restricts third-party apps from using MIFARE Classic or reading tags in the background • NFC is available on supported iPhones only • Locking a tag cannot be undone PRIVACY FIRST • Identify, read, write, and lock happen on your iPhone • No cloud, no analytics, no tracking, no sign-in • UID and records never leave your iPhone unless you copy or share them FREE AND PREMIUM • Identifying a tag and viewing UID, technology, and capacity is free • Premium unlocks writing, cloning, locking, and every NDEF record on a multi-record tag

Screenshots

RS3 NFC Setup4 screens
NFC Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Commander at 4.8 against RS3 NFC Setup's 1.0. NFC Commander also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). RS3 NFC Setup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 34 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RS3 NFC Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RS3 NFC Setup ships an update every 5 months, NFC Commander every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RS3 NFC Setup versus NFC Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRS3 NFC SetupNFC Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.袁杰 张

Customer experience

RS3 NFC Setup

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NFC Commander

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RS3 NFC Setup

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Commander

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$0.99

Questions

Is RS3 NFC Setup free?
RS3 NFC Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Commander free?
NFC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RS3 NFC Setup or NFC Commander?
NFC Commander is rated higher. RS3 NFC Setup averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC Commander averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do RS3 NFC Setup or NFC Commander have ads?
Neither RS3 NFC Setup nor NFC Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RS3 NFC Setup or NFC Commander?
RS3 NFC Setup ships an update every 5 months, and NFC Commander every 34 months. Most recently, RS3 NFC Setup was updated on November 11, 2026 and NFC Commander on November 13, 2026.

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