# NFC/QR Reader vs NFC

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC/QR Reader | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfcqr-reader-tap-tag-tech/id1205678508/reviews) | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tap Tag Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205678507) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC/QR Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfcqr-reader-tap-tag-tech/id1205678508)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked 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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