NFC TagWriter by NXP vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC TagWriter by NXP
This application allows you to write various types of data, including contacts, bookmarks, and SMS messages, to any NFC-enabled tag. Once programmed, you can read the stored information and even launch applications automatically based on the data. It works with posters, business cards, and other NFC-enabled items.
- Store contacts, bookmarks, geo locations
- Program SMS, Bluetooth, and Mail data
- Write to NFC-enabled tags and items
- Read and view programmed data
- Launch applications automatically
- Works with posters and business cards
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The NFC TagWriter by NXP Semiconductors, stores Contacts, Bookmarks, Geo location, Bluetooth, Handover, SMS, Mail and many more to any NFC enabled tags as well as to items like posters, business cards and many more containing NFC-enabled electronics. Once data has been stored the application allows reading and viewing the programmed data including options to launch applications automatically based on the contained data.
HID Reader Manager
This app simplifies the management of compatible HID readers. It allows administrators to configure settings, update firmware, and export reader status. Users can also upgrade readers to support Bluetooth and OSDP.
- Configure reader settings
- Upgrade reader firmware
- Inspect and export reader status
- Enable Bluetooth support
- Enable OSDP support
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HID Reader Manager streamlines management of compatible HID Signo, iCLASS SE® and multiCLASS SE readers in the field. Administrators can easily adjust configuration settings, upgrade firmware, inspect and export current reader status, and upgrade compatible readers to support Bluetooth and/or OSDP. -Bluetooth is used to communicate with the reader hardware. If Bluetooth is not enabled communication to readers will not function. -Calendar is used to log the error/information. If Calendar is not enabled logging will not function. -Location is used to obtain the location of the Reader for administration purpose and improving user experience. If Location is not enabled communication to readers will not function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HID Reader Manager at every 2 months against NFC TagWriter by NXP's every 10 months. HID Reader Manager also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.2). NFC TagWriter by NXP's advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 11%). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of NFC TagWriter by NXP's written reviews are positive against 11% of HID Reader Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
NFC TagWriter by NXP ships an update every 10 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC TagWriter by NXP | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (33 ratings) | 2.6 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews — better | 10.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NXP Semiconductors | HID Global |
Customer experience
NFC TagWriter by NXP
HID Reader Manager
In-app purchases
NFC TagWriter by NXP
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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