NFC TagInfo by NXP vs Arcade Card Reader
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.
Arcade Card Reader
This utility app uses NFC to scan and save data from various arcade and transit cards. It supports a wide range of card types, including e-amusement passes, FeliCa-based travel cards, and amusement IC cards. All scanned data can be stored within the app for quick retrieval.
- Read card numbers and serial numbers
- Scan access codes
- Identify card types
- Save scanned data
- Supports e-amusement passes
- Supports FeliCa-based travel IC cards
- Supports Amusement IC cards
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Allows you to read card numbers, serial numbers, access codes, card type, and more from various arcade cards using NFC. Once read, the data can be saved to the app for easy access later. Supported cards include: - e-amusement passes (all types) - FeliCa-based Travel IC cards such as PASMO, Suica, ICOCA, Octopus, etc. - Amusement IC cards from Konami, Sega, Taito, and Bandai Namco - Unofficial Amusement IC cards - Other FeliCa-based NFC tags such as Sony XM-series headphones - NESiCA cards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arcade Card Reader at 4.0 against NFC TagInfo by NXP's 3.4. Arcade Card Reader also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). NFC TagInfo by NXP's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 5). 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.
Arcade Card Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC TagInfo by NXP has 27 ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Arcade Card Reader's.
NFC TagInfo by NXP ships an update every 4 months, Arcade Card Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC TagInfo by NXP | Arcade Card Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (27 ratings) | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NXP Semiconductors | Rem Tech AS |
Customer experience
NFC TagInfo by NXP
Arcade Card Reader
In-app purchases
NFC TagInfo by NXP
No in-app purchases
Arcade Card Reader
No in-app purchases
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