Comparison

DoorFlow Utility vs NFC

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

Head to head
About

DoorFlow Utility

Features
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With DoorFlow Utility you can monitor and control your doors on the go, from wherever you are. Locking, unlocking, complete lockdown, status information about doors, push notifications… everything is at your fingertips. WHAT IS DOORFLOW? It’s a simple cloud-based software that gives you complete access control management over your premises, from anywhere in the world. You can use key-fobs, pin codes, and just about any kind of card type you can think of: MiFare, Transport for London Oyster, iClass, Prox, Magstripe, barcode… You name it, you can use it. Oh, you want to use your phone to access doors? No problem, we have an app for that called DoorFlow Passport! DoorFlow supports hardware from leading manufacturers such as ASSA ABLOY, Axis, HID, Third Millenium, STiD and ISONAS. We can hook up to lots of other systems like Active directory/LDAP or Google Apps and Print Servers too, so that you can use your cards throughout your site for full control and auditing. DOORFLOW MAKES YOUR LIFE EASIER Manage your doors, people and groups from one place and make your life just a little bit easier! WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU We love our customers and we strive to make DoorFlow the best it can be so please connect with us at support@doorflow.com

About

NFC

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Write text and URLs to NFC tags
  • Lock NFC tags to make them read-only
  • Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks
  • Set and remove NFC tag passwords
  • Erase NFC tags
Features
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NFC - Reader & Writer provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to Read, Write, and Lock an NFC Tag. Read: - Tap the Read button to read a compatible NFC Tag. - Opens URL's if allows in settings - Manufacturer & model (NTAG213, NTAG215, Ultralight, Mifare, etc.) - Serial number & tech details - Memory size, tag type & available technologies - iCloud-Synced Tag Read History Write: - Type in text then press the write button to write to an NFC Tag. - Write in text or URL (using https:// format). - Save any template or stack you create Create useful NFC tags in seconds with prebuilt templates: - Wi-Fi Login - Contact Card - Bluetooth - Location / Maps - Website Link - Email - SMS - Custom Text or NDEF Records Lock: - Press the lock button to make an NFC Tag "read only" meaning you will no longer be able to write to that same NFC Tag (This is permanent) Tools: - Set or remove NFC passwords - Erase tags *Works with iPhone 7 or newer* More features to come!

Screenshots

DoorFlow Utility4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoorFlow Utility at none against NFC's 2. DoorFlow Utility also leads on ads (none vs shown). NFC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. DoorFlow Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoorFlow Utility ships an update every 11 months, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DoorFlow Utility versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoorFlow UtilityNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—95 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNetNodes LtdCameron Nazemi

Bugs and requests

DoorFlow Utility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NFC

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Full tag text truncated
  • App became unusable
  • Doesn't open URLs
  • No read on iPhone 15 Pro
  • Doesn't read NFC tags
Show 3 more
  • Not working at all
  • Can't get all scans
  • Kodu okumuyor

Requested features

7 requests
  • Automatic scan on app open
  • Dark mode icon
  • Formatting NFC tag
  • SSID WiFi option
  • Ad-free version
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  • Reset NFC chip
  • Clear NFC chip to factory default

In-app purchases

None

DoorFlow Utility

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

Subscriptions1
  • NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • NFC Pro$0.99

Questions

Is DoorFlow Utility free?
DoorFlow Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DoorFlow Utility or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; DoorFlow Utility does not.
Which is updated more often, DoorFlow Utility or NFC?
DoorFlow Utility ships an update every 11 months, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, DoorFlow Utility was updated on September 10, 2026 and NFC on September 22, 2026.

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