NFC TagInfo by NXP vs ETRNL Programmer
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.
ETRNL Programmer
This application allows users to program NTAG424 DNA NFC chips. It connects with the ETRNL platform to facilitate chip configuration.
- Program NTAG424 DNA NFC chips
- Connects with ETRNL platform
- Facilitates chip configuration
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The ETRNL Programmer app enables users of the ETRNL platform to program their NTAG424 DNA NFC chips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ETRNL Programmer at 100% against NFC TagInfo by NXP's 31%. ETRNL Programmer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). NFC TagInfo by NXP's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ETRNL Programmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC TagInfo by NXP has 27 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of ETRNL Programmer's.
NFC TagInfo by NXP ships an update every 4 months, ETRNL Programmer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC TagInfo by NXP | ETRNL Programmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NXP Semiconductors | Invisible Art, LLC |
Customer experience
NFC TagInfo by NXP
ETRNL Programmer
In-app purchases
NFC TagInfo by NXP
No in-app purchases
ETRNL Programmer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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