Comparison

NFC/QR Reader vs NFC

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

Head to head
About

NFC/QR Reader

Easily scan QR codes and NFC tags with your iPhone or iPad. Quickly access website links, contact information, text, and more. Features include scan history, flashlight for low light, and sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • NFC tag scanning
  • Scan history
  • Export scan history
  • Flashlight option
  • Share scanned content
Features
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Fast, Free, and Easy to use!! Simply point the aimer at the QR code, and the app will automatically open the content. No need for extra clicks, T.A.P. Tag Tech’s QR reader is fast and accurate. On NFC capable iPhones (iPhone 7 and above), you are able to scan NFC tags for quick easy access to the content you want. When scanning T.A.P. Tag branded QR codes or NFC tags, users are able to open up to four different results by using our color context feature. Download the T.A.P. Tag Technologies NFC/QR reader today. Features: • View scan history • Export scan history to txt and csv files • Flashlight option allows QR codes to be scanned in low lighting. • Works with most types of QR codes and NFC tags including: website/URL, text, Vcard contacts, SMS/Text Message, Phone number, and email. • Share content scanned at the time of scanning or in the history view. • App has additional features with T.A.P. Tags. Scan the QR code or tap the NFC tag using the different color contexts to get up to four different results on a single tag.

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

NFC/QR Reader4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC/QR Reader at none against NFC's 2. NFC/QR Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). NFC's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and ratings volume (96 vs 18). On price, rating and update cadence 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. NFC/QR Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for NFC/QR Reader against 4.3 for NFC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of NFC/QR Reader's written reviews are positive against 60% of NFC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC/QR Reader ships an update weekly, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NFC/QR Reader versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC/QR ReaderNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings)4.3 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1896 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTap Tag Technology LLCCameron Nazemi

Customer experience

NFC/QR Reader

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

NFC

All ratings96 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative36.0%

Bugs and requests

NFC/QR Reader

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
Show 2 more
  • Reset NFC chip
  • Clear NFC chip to factory default

In-app purchases

None

NFC/QR Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

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

Questions

Is NFC/QR Reader free?
NFC/QR Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC/QR Reader or NFC?
NFC is rated higher. NFC/QR Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 96 ratings.
Do NFC/QR Reader or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; NFC/QR Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC/QR Reader or NFC?
NFC/QR Reader ships an update weekly, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, NFC/QR Reader was updated on November 2, 2026 and NFC on November 3, 2026.

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