# SmartManager Windex vs NFC Reader & Writer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartManager Windex at none against NFC Reader & Writer's 5. SmartManager Windex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). NFC Reader & Writer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Writer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SmartManager Windex asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartManager Windex ships an update every 29 months, NFC Reader & Writer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartManager Windex | NFC Reader & Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tags/id1543670530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **106** |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windex srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/893184744) | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartManager Windex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartmanager-windex/id1214224688)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Reader & Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tags/id1543670530)

Easily read and write to NFC tags, supporting various data types like text, URLs, and contact information. This app also offers tag copying, infinite copying, and erasure, along with NFC device status checks and general device information.

**Highlights:** Read all tag types (Text, URL, VCARD, Bluetooth, WIFI, Email), Write custom tasks to NFC tags, Tag copy and copy to infinity, Erase NFC tags, NFC device status checker, View device information (Model, Data Usage, WiFi, Battery)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $10.99 | one-time |
| One time purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartManager Windex free?

SmartManager Windex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Reader & Writer free?

NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SmartManager Windex or NFC Reader & Writer have ads?

NFC Reader & Writer shows ads; SmartManager Windex does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartManager Windex or NFC Reader & Writer?

SmartManager Windex ships an update every 29 months, and NFC Reader & Writer fortnightly. Most recently, SmartManager Windex was updated on October 12, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer on October 17, 2026.

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