# NFC Scanner vs NFC Tag Writer & Reader

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Writer & Reader at 5.0 against NFC Scanner's 1.9. NFC Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tag Writer & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tag Writer & Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Scanner has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of NFC Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC Tag Writer & Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC Tag Writer & Reader every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Scanner | NFC Tag Writer & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner/id1245321879/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-writer-and-reader/id1615716644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **10.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wander Bit LLC - Photo & Video Editor Apps and More](https://appshunter.io/developer/649030066) | [Monali Paghadal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577491687) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner/id1245321879)

Easily read NFC tags on your iPhone or iPod. This utility app provides a history of scanned tags, supports multi-record tags, and allows you to open links directly from within the application. It's designed for quick, one-handed use.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags on iOS, Scan history, Automatic scanning option, Multi-record tag support, One-hand optimized UI, Open links from app

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tag Writer & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-writer-and-reader/id1615716644)

Easily read, write, and copy content to NFC tags. Launch actions like calls, messages, or WiFi connections with a tap. Supports various data types including contacts, bookmarks, and custom text.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag content, Write custom data to NFC tags, Copy tag content to infinite tags, Erase tag contents, Tap to Launch feature, Supports various data types (phone, URI, SMS, WiFi, etc.)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Onetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Scanner free?

NFC Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Tag Writer & Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Scanner or NFC Tag Writer & Reader?

NFC Tag Writer & Reader is rated higher. NFC Scanner averages 1.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while NFC Tag Writer & Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC Scanner or NFC Tag Writer & Reader have ads?

NFC Tag Writer & Reader shows ads; NFC Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Scanner or NFC Tag Writer & Reader?

NFC Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Tag Writer & Reader every 14 months. Most recently, NFC Scanner was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Tag Writer & Reader on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*