# Aztec Reader vs NFC Tap

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.

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 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aztec Reader | NFC Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aztec-reader/id1108789535/reviews) | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **231** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primesoft Polska Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989168838) | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) |

## What reviewers say

### Aztec Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aztec-reader/id1108789535)

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

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*