Comparison

NFC Scanner vs NFC Tool

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

Head to head
About

NFC Scanner

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
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Read NFC Tags for the first time on iOS! NFC Scanner features: - A history of the tags you scanned - Optional automatic scanning when the app is launched for quick tag reading. - Support for multi-record tags - User interface optimized for one-hand use - Open links from right within the app + more coming soon!

About

NFC Tool

Harness the power of NFC technology to read and write tags, automate tasks, and control smart home devices. This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile NFC tool for managing personal information, sharing data, and launching applications with a simple tap.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Create personalized tasks
  • Automate operations with scripts
  • Control smart home devices
  • Share and transfer data
  • Manage NFC tag functionalities
Features
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Discover and harness the power of NFC technology with NFC Tool and experience the convenience and creativity it brings! NFC Tool is a powerful iOS application that turns your iPhone into a versatile tool by utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. With NFC Tool, you can effortlessly read and write NFC tags to quickly perform specific tasks and actions. Whether it's managing your personal information, controlling smart home devices, accessing website links, executing automation scripts, or interacting with other compatible devices, NFC Tool has got you covered. Key Features: 1. NFC Tag Management: Create, edit, and delete NFC tags and define custom actions and functionalities for each tag. 2. Personalized Tasks: Assign different tasks and actions to different NFC tags for quick launching of your favorite applications, adjusting device settings, sending messages, and more. 3. Automation Scripts: Use the built-in automation script feature to trigger a series of predefined operations and tasks by simply tapping NFC tags. 4. Smart Home Control: Configure NFC tags to control smart home devices such as lights, temperature, security systems, and more, enhancing the convenience and comfort of your smart lifestyle. 5. Data Sharing and Transfer: Share and transfer data with other NFC-enabled devices, swiftly exchange contact information, photos, music, and files. NFC Tool offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface, fully leveraging the potential of your iOS device, allowing you to fully enjoy the convenience and creativity that NFC technology brings. Download NFC Tool now and embark on a new NFC experience, transforming your iPhone into a smart, multifunctional tool! Please note: NFC Tool requires NFC-enabled devices to be used. Certain features may require specific NFC tags or support from external devices.

Screenshots

NFC Scanner4 screens
NFC Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tool at 5.0 against NFC Scanner's 1.8. NFC Tool also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 10%). NFC Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of NFC Scanner's written reviews are positive against 43% of NFC Tool's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC Scanner versus NFC Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ScannerNFC Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (16 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWander Bit LLC - Photo & Video Editor Apps and MoreHONG KONG MILLION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

NFC Scanner

All ratings16 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

NFC Tool

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

NFC Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Scanner free?
NFC Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tool free?
NFC Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFC Scanner or NFC Tool?
NFC Tool is rated higher. NFC Scanner averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while NFC Tool averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NFC Scanner or NFC Tool have ads?
NFC Tool shows ads; NFC Scanner does not.

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