CS108 RFID Reader vs NFC Reader / Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- RFID reader function demonstration
- Source code access
- Utility for developers
- Cross-device compatibility
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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
NFC Reader / Writer
This utility app allows you to read, save, and share information stored on NFC tags. It can extract data like URLs, contact cards, and text messages. Note that NFC tag reading requires an iPhone 7 or newer.
- Read NFC tags
- Save tags for later
- Share tag data
- Save contacts from tags
- Open URLs from tags
- Display text messages
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With NFC Reader you can read tags, save them for later viewing, share them, save contacts, open URLs and more! Be advised: Reading NFC tags requires iPhone 7, 8, or X. FAQ: - Will my iPhone work with NFC? That depends: iPhone 7 and up supports NFC reading and NFC reading only works when NFC tags are NDEF formatted. If you're not sure what that means, you can reach out to our support for more information. - Are NFC tags RFID tags? No, NFC NDEF tags are not RFID tags - this means your gym cards, debit/credit cards, hotel cards, etc aren't readable by this app. - Will this app help me pair to my speaker/router/camera/etc? No, this app doesn't support deep integrations into NFC enabled products - this app is intended to read NFC tags and display data within those tags. Some tags contain actionable data like website URLs, text messages, geotags, contact cards, etc. If you have any questions, reach out to me at andrew@baristable.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NFC Reader / Writer at 3.6 against CS108 RFID Reader's 2.8. NFC Reader / Writer also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 6). CS108 RFID Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. NFC Reader / Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CS108 RFID Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Reader / Writer holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively.
CS108 RFID Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Reader / Writer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CS108 RFID Reader | NFC Reader / Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) | 3.6 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CSL | Andrew Sowers |
Customer experience
CS108 RFID Reader
NFC Reader / Writer
Bugs and requests
CS108 RFID Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NFC Reader / Writer
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes immediately on launch for devices without NFC support
- NFC reading fails on iPhone 6, 6S, and SE despite claimed compatibility
- Session invalidated - feature not supported error messages
- Apple Pay popup appears when scanning NFC tags
- Unreadable symbols displayed on screen during scanning
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- App won't open on multiple device models
- CoreNFC framework compatibility issues
Requested features
6 requests- Support for older iPhone models (iPhone 6, 6S, SE)
- Ability to open amiibo files from Google Drive
- Italian language support
- Better error handling and user notifications
- Support for writing NFC tags on all compatible devices
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- Graceful handling for devices without NFC hardware
In-app purchases
CS108 RFID Reader
No in-app purchases
NFC Reader / Writer
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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