NFC TagInfo by NXP vs TraceCase 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC TagInfo by NXP
This utility app allows users to explore details of NFC tags, supporting various NXP platforms. It can automatically launch actions based on NDEF message content, such as opening URLs or initiating calls. Users can also view and share scanned NDEF message content in simple or expert modes.
- Supports NFC Forum Type 2, 4, and 5 Tags
- Works with NXP NTAG, ICODE, and MIFARE platforms
- Scan&Launch mode for automatic NDEF actions
- NDEF message content interpretation
- Share scanned tag data
- Simple and expert view modes
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'NFC TagInfo by NXP' supports all NFC Forum Type 2, Type 4 and Type 5 Tags, including NXP's NTAG®, ICODE® and MIFARE® platforms. In Scan&Launch mode, the app will automatically execute the NDEF Message content-based actions: - Open an URL - Send an Email - Connect to WiFi - Import a vCard (Contact Information) - Display Location on a Map - Initiate a Telephone Call - Show a Text ... In Scan&Show Mode simple and expert views for the scanned NDEF Message content are available and allow sharing with other users.
TraceCase 2
Organize, export, and open recorded traces from a TraceCase device. This utility app works in conjunction with a separate hardware device to manage your recorded data.
- Organize recorded traces
- Export recorded traces
- Open recorded traces
- Works with TraceCase device
- Data management
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The app for organizing, exporting, and opening traces that you have recorded using a TraceCase device and the TraceCase app. (The TraceCase device is sold separately.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NFC TagInfo by NXP at 3.4 against TraceCase 2's 1.0. NFC TagInfo by NXP also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
NFC TagInfo by NXP holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC TagInfo by NXP has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of NFC TagInfo by NXP's written reviews are positive against 0% of TraceCase 2's.
NFC TagInfo by NXP ships an update every 4 months, TraceCase 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC TagInfo by NXP | TraceCase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (27 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 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 | 11 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NXP Semiconductors | COMPRION GmbH |
Customer experience
NFC TagInfo by NXP
TraceCase 2
In-app purchases
NFC TagInfo by NXP
No in-app purchases
TraceCase 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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