NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader vs QR Code Reader ®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader
This app allows you to read and write NFC tags, scan and create QR codes, digitize documents, and capture 3D models. It offers advanced NFC tools like encryption and batch operations, alongside a versatile QR code scanner and document scanner with OCR.
- Read and write NFC tags
- Scan and create QR codes
- Digitize documents with OCR
- Capture 3D models and room scans
- Advanced NFC tools (encryption, batch operations)
- Customizable QR codes with logos
- Automation and integration with iOS Shortcuts
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Read and write NFC tags, scan and create QR codes, digitize documents, and capture 3D models - all in one app trusted by over 9 million users. NFC READING & WRITING Read any NFC tag to see web links, Wi-Fi, contacts, locations, payment links, and more. Write your own tags with 25+ message types (text, contacts, Wi-Fi, locations, calendar events, iOS Shortcuts, FaceTime, SMS, email, social media, payments, and Google Review links) that open apps, trigger shortcuts, or connect to services like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Spotify. NFC Tools: • Format, lock, password protect, analyze, and copy tags • NTAG 424 DNA: read secure tags, verify SUN tamper-proof messages, configure keys and SDM • NFC Tap Counter: teach NFC tags how to count • Batch Operations: write multiple tags sequentially, import from CSV/Excel • Custom Commands: send raw hex commands for advanced tag manipulation NFC Apps: • Passport & ID: read your passport or ID chip to view the stored personal data and photo • Sonicare Reset: read your Philips Sonicare brush head usage stats and reset its timer • Amiibo: scan to reveal the character with official artwork, build your collection, and back it up • OpenPrintTag: store 3D printing filament info on spools for automatic material detection • NFC Safe: store encrypted secrets on tags with 256-bit AES encryption QR CODE & BARCODE SCANNER • Scan any QR code or barcode with batch mode, plus a share extension to detect codes in your photos. • Create custom QR codes for all the same message types as NFC. • Design them with your own colors, logos, and Genmoji, and add them to home screen widgets. Supported formats: QR, Aztec, Code128, PDF417, DataMatrix, EAN, and 15+ other barcode types. DOCUMENT SCANNER • Capture documents with automatic edge detection and on-device OCR. • Import images from your photo library or files. • Save as searchable PDFs with full-text search. • Export to iCloud or share directly. 3D OBJECT & ROOM SCANNER • Scan objects into 3D models using photogrammetry. • Scan rooms with LiDAR to generate floor plans, detecting doors, windows, and furniture. • Measure dimensions and calculate floor area. • Export for 3D printing and CAD applications. Requires: iPhone with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and newer) AUTOMATION & INTEGRATION • Webhooks: send scan data to your server for inventory or custom integrations • iOS Shortcuts: launch scans via Siri, access scan history, write tags through automation • Widgets: quick-launch scanning from home screen, lock screen, or Control Center • Auto-Actions: open links, run shortcuts, play audio, or trigger text-to-speech when scanning tags CUSTOMIZATION Choose from multiple themes and icons, text-to-speech voices in 40+ languages, and Game Center achievements. Note: NFC functionality requires iPhone 7 or newer. iPhones read NFC but not all RFID frequencies. NFC.cool is in no way affiliated with Nintendo or Philips. Amiibo is a registered trademark by Nintendo and Sonicare is a registered trademark by Philips. These functions in NFC.cool are for educational purposes only. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
QR Code Reader ®
Easily scan, generate, and store QR codes and barcodes. Create custom codes for links, contacts, and more. Organize scanned data with folders and search product barcodes on major online marketplaces.
- QR code generator
- Barcode scanner
- Document scanner
- Customizable QR code design
- Secure data storage with folders
- Import from Gallery/iCloud
- Product barcode search on marketplaces
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QR Scanner & Barcode Scanner - Fast, powerful, and secure all-in-one scanner for QR codes, barcodes, and documents. Scan, analyze, create, and store everything in one place — with built-in AI security and smart tools. Scan Everything • Scan QR codes instantly • Scan all types of barcodes • Product scanner with database of 500,000+ items • Scan documents and save them as files AI Security Analysis - Stay safe before opening any QR code. Powered by ChatGPT integration. • Detect what’s inside a QR code before opening • Analyze links for potential risks • Highlight unsafe or suspicious content • AI-powered summaries and explanations • Translate content from QR codes instantly Create Custom QR Codes - Generate QR codes for anything you need: • Links, websites, and text • Wi-Fi access • Contacts, phone numbers, email, SMS • App Store links • Social media (Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest) • Payment links (PayPal, Stripe) • Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud) • Business cards and more Customize your QR codes with colors and styles. Smart Storage & Organization • Save all scans securely • Organize with folders • View scan history with date and time • Import from Photos or iCloud Privacy & Security • Face ID & Touch ID protection • Secure iCloud backup • Your data stays private and encrypted Designed for iOS • Clean and modern interface • Dark and Light mode support • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Share & Export • Share QR codes instantly • Copy, print, or export codes • Easy data sharing across apps Stay organized, scan safely, and create powerful QR codes — all in one app. Terms of Service: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-qr/ Privacy Policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-qr/ Support: https://www.team2swift.com/support/
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Verdict
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader and QR Code Reader ® both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Code Reader ®'s. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Code Reader ® sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader against 4.5 for QR Code Reader ®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Code Reader ®'s.
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader ships an update every 11 days, QR Code Reader ® every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader | QR Code Reader ® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.7K ratings) | 4.5 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better | 32.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolo Stanciu | SMM service, s.r.o. |
Customer experience
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader
QR Code Reader ®
User reviews
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader
From 6.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💯 Excellent app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔥 Awesome features
- 🎉 Great tool
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work on older devices
- 🤔 Confusing interface
QR Code Reader ®
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great service and friendly staff
- ⭐ Helpful and knowledgeable employees
- ⭐ Easy to use and works well
- ⭐ Useful for restaurants and menus
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🚫 Unclear pricing and hidden charges
- 🤖 Aggressive upselling and subscription traps
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and compatibility issues
Bugs and requests
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to read certain NFC tags
- App freezes during NFC operations
- Compatibility issues with iOS 13 and newer
- Inconsistent behavior when writing tags
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to clear/erase NFC tags
- Integrate with Shortcuts app
- Offline mode for writing NFC tags
- Add support for RFID tags
- Improve instructions and documentation
QR Code Reader ®
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
Requested features
3 requests- Add an easy unsubscribe option
- Provide clear pricing information upfront
- Improve user experience and reduce ads
In-app purchases
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader
- Unlimited Monthly Special$1.991 Month
- Business Cards Service Monthly3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Unlimited 3DT Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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- NFC.cool Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- UnlimitedPro3DT Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Platinum Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Ultra3DT Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Unlimited3DT Weekly$6.997 Days
- Mini3DT Yearly3 Days trial$17.491 Year
- Mini7DT Yearly7 Days trial$17.491 Year
- Unlimited Yearly Special$19.001 Year
- Business Cards Service Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Unlimited 3DT Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Unlimited7DT Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- NFC.cool Scanner Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- UnlimitedPro7DT Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- UnlimitedPro3DT Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Ultra3DT Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Ultra7DT Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Business Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Donut$0.99
- Rainbow Dark Mode$0.99
- Unlimited QR-Code Widgets$3.99
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- Speech Synthesizer$3.99
- Ad-free$6.99
- Unlimited Lifetime$49.99
QR Code Reader ®
- 1 Week Special3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- 1 WEEK PLAN$6.997 Days
- 1 Week Plan$6.997 Days
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- 1 Month Promo$6.991 Month
- 1 Month Plan - Documents3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- 1 MONTH PLAN3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 Month Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- 6 Months Plan$29.996 Months
- 1 Year Plan - Documents3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 1 YEAR PLAN3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- 1 Year Plan - 3 Days3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- 1 Year Special1 Year trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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