Comparison

NFC/QR Reader vs NFC Commander

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 Commander

This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC cards. It supports multiple data reads and writes, various data types, and specific formats for auto-recognition on newer iPhones. An advanced version offers additional features.

Highlights
  • Read NFC card data
  • Write data to NFC cards
  • Multiple data reads/writes
  • Support for multiple data types
  • Specific format writing for auto-recognition
  • Dark mode support
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Efficient NFC tool. * Read NFC card data, also supports multiple data reads in one card. * Write data to NFC cards, also supports writing multiple data at the same time, supports multiple data types. * More features are available in the advanced version, which supports subsequent advanced feature updates. * User-friendly experience with nice dark mode. * Provides data writing help, such as writing data in specific formats to support auto-recognition for iPhone XS and above.

Screenshots

NFC/QR Reader4 screens
NFC Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against NFC/QR Reader's 50%. NFC Commander also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). NFC/QR Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC/QR Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NFC/QR Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Commander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC/QR Reader ships an update weekly, NFC Commander every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC/QR Reader versus NFC Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC/QR ReaderNFC Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTap Tag Technology LLC袁杰 张

Customer experience

NFC/QR Reader

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

NFC Commander

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NFC/QR Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Commander

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$0.99

Questions

Is NFC/QR Reader free?
NFC/QR Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Commander free?
NFC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC/QR Reader or NFC Commander?
NFC Commander is rated higher. NFC/QR Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while NFC Commander averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do NFC/QR Reader or NFC Commander have ads?
Neither NFC/QR Reader nor NFC Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC/QR Reader or NFC Commander?
NFC/QR Reader ships an update weekly, and NFC Commander every 38 months. Most recently, NFC/QR Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and NFC Commander on October 12, 2026.

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