Comparison

NFC TagWriter by NXP vs NFC Tools

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

NFC Tools

Easily scan, read, write, and manage NFC tags. The free version offers basic scanning and limited writing, while the premium version unlocks advanced editing, cleaning, and full writing capabilities for all your NFC needs.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write information to tags
  • Edit existing tag data
  • Clear NFC tags
  • Scan history tracking
  • Share tag data
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Our application is a powerful tool designed for scanning and managing NFC tags with ease. It allows users to read tags, write different types of information, edit existing data, and even clear tags completely. The app also keeps a detailed history of scans and writes, making it simple to track past activity, and supports sharing tags with others. The free version provides basic functionality such as scanning and limited writing options (only URLs and text), but does not include editing or tag cleaning tools. The Premium version unlocks the full potential of the app, offering advanced writing capabilities, editing tools, and tag cleaning features. Whether you need simple tag reading or complete NFC tag management, our application adapts to your needs. It’s the ideal solution for both casual users and professionals working with NFC technology. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases. 1 week USD4.99 1 month USD12.99 1 year USD39.99 Lifetime USD59.99 You can cancel your subscription at any time. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XYCPGyb1Hzr8ucAyULtlYVt_Ziw_5U-Iqmz-mlM608Q/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

NFC TagWriter by NXP4 screens
NFC Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC TagWriter by NXP at none against NFC Tools's 7. NFC TagWriter by NXP also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%). NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NFC Tools sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NFC TagWriter by NXP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC TagWriter by NXP ships an update every 10 months, NFC Tools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NFC TagWriter by NXP versus NFC Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC TagWriter by NXPNFC Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNXP SemiconductorsPYTHON DATA CENTERS LLC

Customer experience

NFC TagWriter by NXP

All ratings32 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative64.5%

NFC Tools

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NFC TagWriter by NXP

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

NFC Tools

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

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.
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 3 months. Most recently, NFC TagWriter by NXP was updated on November 4, 2026 and NFC Tools on November 8, 2026.

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