Comparison

CS108 RFID Reader vs NFC Tap

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

Head to head
About

CS108 RFID Reader

This utility app demonstrates the capabilities of the CS108 RFID reader. Users can explore its functions and access the source code for further development on the developer's website.

Highlights
  • RFID reader function demonstration
  • Source code access
  • Utility for developers
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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The program shows the functions of CS108 RFID reader. you can download source code in our web site http://www.convergence.com.hk

About

NFC Tap

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
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The NFC Tap iOS App leverages on the new NFC core feature of iOS 17, supporting the read an write of NFC tags from iPhone 7 and later devices. It gives users a new experience based on the tag's NDEF content, making it easier and faster to perform recorded actions as described below. Main Features: • Support every STMicroelectronics ST25 Type5 & Type4A series tags. • App Clip based on URL https://www.myst25.com/clip • Read/Write user memory for Type5 tags. This allows user to read, write or update the content of any Type5 tags. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 commands list User Interface. This allows user to manage all ISO15693 commands. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 custom commands list User Interface • Fast Transfer Mode using STMicroelectronics ST25DV-I2C and ST25DVC tags. • PWM Control user interface for STMicroelectronics ST25DV-PWM tags. • Read/Write any kinds of NDEF Messages, NFC Forum compliant (URL, Text, SMS, email, Call, Map, VCard, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi®, Mime and Externals) • Universal Link with URL : https://www.myst25.com • Custom App URL Scheme “nfctap://”: - This allows user to open our iOS app from any other iOS app or from the safari browser using the custom URL scheme “nfctap://” In Details, the App features several functions enabled by the NFC tag content: - Connect to Wifi devices identified by its SSID, Key password and encryption type. - Connect to Bluetooth devices: Facilitates the pairing with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. After tapping a tag with the phone, the NFC Tap iOS App will recognize any Bluetooth pairing NDEF record and connect the phone directly to the specified device. - Open a URL in a browser: Opens a web page to the URL contained in the tag's NDEF record. - Get contact information: Displays and saves contact information (including ID picture) by tapping a tag containing a business card(vCard) message. - Geolocalize a position: Opens Apple Maps to the GPS location stored in the tag being tapped. - Initiate an SMS or Email: Opens the relevant email or SMS application with information contained in the tag being tapped. The user can then choose to send the email/SMS or edit it before sending. Use cases include, but are not limited to, customer service information for warranty or loyalty programs. - Initiate a phone call: Opens the phone service to the number contained in the tag's NDEF message. - Read a Text: Displays the text message contained in the tag being tapped. - Mime NDEF exemples: MimeType = application/pdf / MimeData = userManual.pdf - External NDEF exemples: application = video ; type = mpeg ; Data = video.mov Additionally, the NFC Tap App application include Bluetooth pairing with a ST25DV discovery board.

Screenshots

CS108 RFID Reader2 screens
NFC Tap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tap at 4.2 against CS108 RFID Reader's 2.8. NFC Tap also leads on ratings volume (229 vs 6). CS108 RFID Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 229 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CS108 RFID Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Tap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CS108 RFID Reader versus NFC Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCS108 RFID ReaderNFC Tap
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)4.2 (229 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6229 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCSLSTMicroelectronics

Customer experience

CS108 RFID Reader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

NFC Tap

All ratings219 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative40.8%

Bugs and requests

CS108 RFID Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NFC Tap

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • Error message: 'need to read a card on the main screen'
  • App closes when scanning NXP Mifare
  • Password protection bug on iOS (cannot enter password)
  • CCFile Error with Type 5 chips on iPhone
  • Required to scan tag before reading/writing memory
  • Throws an error for CCFile
  • Unable to read ST25 chips on iPhone

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Remove automatic tag scan prompt on app open

In-app purchases

None

CS108 RFID Reader

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Tap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CS108 RFID Reader free?
CS108 RFID 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, CS108 RFID Reader or NFC Tap?
NFC Tap is rated higher. CS108 RFID Reader averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NFC Tap averages 4.2 from 229 ratings.
Do CS108 RFID Reader or NFC Tap have ads?
Neither CS108 RFID Reader nor NFC Tap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CS108 RFID Reader or NFC Tap?
CS108 RFID Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC Tap every 2 months. Most recently, CS108 RFID Reader was updated on June 5, 2026 and NFC Tap on September 21, 2026.

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