Comparison

Aztec Reader vs NFC Tap

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

Head to head
About

Aztec Reader

This utility allows mobile devices to quickly read Aztec codes, even in challenging conditions. It offers seamless integration into existing software, making it a unique market solution.

Highlights
  • Reads Aztec codes
  • Fast scanning
  • Works in poor conditions
  • Easy integration
  • Software development kit
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Aztec Reader SDK gives the possibility of reading Aztec codes using mobile devices. Applied solutions enable reading codes quickly even in bad conditions, what makes the solution unique in the market. Aztec Reader SDK’s advantage is easy and seamless integration with your own software.

About

NFC Tap

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
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The NFC Tap iOS App leverages on the NFC core feature of iOS supporting the read an write of NFC tags from iPhone 7 and later devices. It gives users a new experience based on the tag's NDEF content, making it easier and faster to perform recorded actions as described below. Main Features: • Support every STMicroelectronics ST25 Type5 & Type4A series tags. • App Clip based on URL https://www.myst25.com/clip • Read/Write user memory for Type5 tags. This allows user to read, write or update the content of any Type5 tags. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 commands list User Interface. This allows user to manage all ISO15693 commands. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 custom commands list User Interface • Fast Transfer Mode using STMicroelectronics ST25DV-I2C and ST25DVC tags. • PWM Control user interface for STMicroelectronics ST25DV-PWM tags. • Read/Write any kinds of NDEF Messages, NFC Forum compliant (URL, Text, SMS, email, Call, Map, VCard, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi®, Mime and Externals) • Universal Link with URL : https://www.myst25.com • Custom App URL Scheme “nfctap://”: - This allows user to open our iOS app from any other iOS app or from the safari browser using the custom URL scheme “nfctap://” In Details, the App features several functions enabled by the NFC tag content: - Connect to Wifi devices identified by its SSID, Key password and encryption type. - Connect to Bluetooth devices: Facilitates the pairing with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. After tapping a tag with the phone, the NFC Tap iOS App will recognize any Bluetooth pairing NDEF record and connect the phone directly to the specified device. - Open a URL in a browser: Opens a web page to the URL contained in the tag's NDEF record. - Get contact information: Displays and saves contact information (including ID picture) by tapping a tag containing a business card(vCard) message. - Geolocalize a position: Opens Apple Maps to the GPS location stored in the tag being tapped. - Initiate an SMS or Email: Opens the relevant email or SMS application with information contained in the tag being tapped. The user can then choose to send the email/SMS or edit it before sending. Use cases include, but are not limited to, customer service information for warranty or loyalty programs. - Initiate a phone call: Opens the phone service to the number contained in the tag's NDEF message. - Read a Text: Displays the text message contained in the tag being tapped. - Mime NDEF exemples: MimeType = application/pdf / MimeData = userManual.pdf - External NDEF exemples: application = video ; type = mpeg ; Data = video.mov Additionally, the NFC Tap App application include Bluetooth pairing with a ST25DV discovery board.

Screenshots

Aztec Reader2 screens
NFC Tap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tap at 4.2 against Aztec Reader's 1.0. NFC Tap also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 1). Aztec Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 231 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aztec Reader versus NFC Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAztec ReaderNFC Tap
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (231 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1231 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrimesoft Polska Sp. z o. o.STMicroelectronics

Customer experience

Aztec Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NFC Tap

All ratings231 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative41.6%

Bugs and requests

Aztec Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NFC Tap

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • Error message: 'need to read a card on the main screen'
  • App closes when scanning NXP Mifare
  • Password protection bug on iOS (cannot enter password)
  • CCFile Error with Type 5 chips on iPhone
  • Required to scan tag before reading/writing memory
  • Throws an error for CCFile
  • Unable to read ST25 chips on iPhone

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Remove automatic tag scan prompt on app open

In-app purchases

None

Aztec Reader

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Tap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aztec Reader free?
Aztec Reader 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, Aztec Reader or NFC Tap?
NFC Tap is rated higher. Aztec Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NFC Tap averages 4.2 from 231 ratings.
Do Aztec Reader or NFC Tap have ads?
Neither Aztec Reader nor NFC Tap shows ads.

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