# NFC TagWriter by NXP vs NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.5 against NFC TagWriter by NXP's 2.2. NFC Tools also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (453 vs 33). NFC TagWriter by NXP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. NFC TagWriter by NXP asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 453 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of NFC TagWriter by NXP's written reviews are positive against 27% of NFC Tools's.

NFC TagWriter by NXP ships an update every 10 months, NFC Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC TagWriter by NXP | NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagwriter-by-nxp/id1246143221/reviews) | **[4.5 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-and-scanner/id6738284544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **453** |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **27.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NXP Semiconductors](https://appshunter.io/developer/383827086) | [Hunter Nelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846172878) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC TagWriter by NXP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagwriter-by-nxp/id1246143221)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-and-scanner/id6738284544)

Easily read and write data to NFC tags. Lock tags permanently, set passwords for protection, and remove them. Save tag data for later use and merge information into arrays.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Write text and data to tags, Lock tags for permanent writing, Set and remove tag passwords, Save tag data for future use, Merge data into arrays

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC TagWriter by NXP free?

NFC TagWriter by NXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Tools free?

NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC TagWriter by NXP or NFC Tools?

NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC TagWriter by NXP averages 2.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 4.5 from 453 ratings.

### Do NFC TagWriter by NXP or NFC Tools have ads?

Neither NFC TagWriter by NXP nor NFC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC TagWriter by NXP or NFC Tools?

NFC TagWriter by NXP ships an update every 10 months, and NFC Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC TagWriter by NXP was updated on October 20, 2026 and NFC Tools on October 27, 2026.

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