NFC TagWriter by NXP vs VUSION
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.
VUSION
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VusionRail Connect is the companion app for setting up and managing your VusionRail in-store displays and electronic shelf labels. Whether you're rolling out a single store or many, Connect makes provisioning, monitoring, and updating your devices fast and effortless. GUIDED 3-STEP SETUP Getting devices online is simple. Just scan your Store, choose your Wi-Fi, then scan your Device. Each step shows clear progress and an estimated time remaining, and you can retry a single step if anything goes wrong — no need to start over. MANAGE MULTIPLE STORES Save all your stores in one place, give each a friendly name, and switch between them in a tap. POWERFUL DEVICE LIST Find any device instantly with search by ID, short ID, or link ID. Filter by hardware model, sync state, battery, Wi-Fi health, and pending firmware. At-a-glance status icons — with a built-in legend — show Wi-Fi signal, battery, and sync health using simple color coding. EVERYTHING ABOUT A DEVICE, IN ONE PLACE A single detail screen shows device info, firmware (including scheduled updates), and Wi-Fi configuration, plus quick actions: Content Update, Power Saving, Lock / Unlock, Service Mode, Wi-Fi Update, and Tags. EASY CONTENT UPDATES Set background images or videos, add label areas, and drag them into position on a live preview of the display. SMARTER SCANNING The scanner checks Bluetooth and Location upfront, shows loading states, and gives plain-language guidance when something needs attention. Register a device by its link ID, and copy diagnostics for support when you need it. WI-FI PROFILES Save networks, set a default, and edit credentials. Your devices connect automatically using saved profiles. MULTI-LANGUAGE Available in English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Portuguese, and German.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VUSION at monthly against NFC TagWriter by NXP's every 10 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC TagWriter by NXP ships an update every 10 months, VUSION monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC TagWriter by NXP | VUSION |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NXP Semiconductors | SES-imagotag GmbH |
In-app purchases
NFC TagWriter by NXP
No in-app purchases
VUSION
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NFC TagWriter by NXP free?
Is VUSION free?
Do NFC TagWriter by NXP or VUSION have ads?
Which is updated more often, NFC TagWriter by NXP or VUSION?
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