RFID AsReader Dock vs NFC TagWriter by NXP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RFID AsReader Dock
This app pairs with a specific RFID reader accessory for iPhones and iPods. It allows users to easily scan RFID tags by mounting their device to the reader and initiating a scan through the app or the reader's trigger buttons.
- Connects to RFID reader accessory
- Scan RFID tags
- Use trigger buttons or in-app button
- Compatible with iPhone/iPod
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This is an application for RFID AsReader (ASR-030D) RFID AsReader is a RFID reader for iPhone/iPod, which is connected to iPhone/iPod through lightning connector. For more information please refer to http://asreader.com/en/ ==3 steps to start reading RFID tags== 1. mount your iPhone/iPod to AsReader. please refer to manual of AsReader. 2. start this App in you iPhone/iPod 3. press one of the trigger buttons on either side of AsReader or press the "Read" button in this App. please refer to manual of AsReader to find the trigger buttons
NFC TagWriter by NXP
This application allows you to write various types of data, including contacts, bookmarks, and SMS messages, to any NFC-enabled tag. Once programmed, you can read the stored information and even launch applications automatically based on the data. It works with posters, business cards, and other NFC-enabled items.
- Store contacts, bookmarks, geo locations
- Program SMS, Bluetooth, and Mail data
- Write to NFC-enabled tags and items
- Read and view programmed data
- Launch applications automatically
- Works with posters and business cards
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The NFC TagWriter by NXP Semiconductors, stores Contacts, Bookmarks, Geo location, Bluetooth, Handover, SMS, Mail and many more to any NFC enabled tags as well as to items like posters, business cards and many more containing NFC-enabled electronics. Once data has been stored the application allows reading and viewing the programmed data including options to launch applications automatically based on the contained data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC TagWriter by NXP at 26% against RFID AsReader Dock's 0%. RFID AsReader Dock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RFID AsReader Dock ships an update every 3 months, NFC TagWriter by NXP every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RFID AsReader Dock | NFC TagWriter by NXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.2 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asterisk Corporation | NXP Semiconductors |
Customer experience
RFID AsReader Dock
NFC TagWriter by NXP
In-app purchases
RFID AsReader Dock
No in-app purchases
NFC TagWriter by NXP
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RFID AsReader Dock free?
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Do RFID AsReader Dock or NFC TagWriter by NXP have ads?
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