# NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader vs Create PDF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader at 66% against Create PDF's 0%. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 59 months). Create PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Create PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Create PDF's.

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader ships an update every 11 days, Create PDF every 59 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader | Create PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfccool-tools-tag-reader/id1249686798/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/create-pdf-camera-scanner/id1582470178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 59 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolo Stanciu](https://appshunter.io/developer/930855677) | [Jogani Bhavesh Keshubhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362106927) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfccool-tools-tag-reader/id1249686798)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly Special | $1.99 | per month |
| Business Cards Service Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited 3DT Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NFC.cool Scanner Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| UnlimitedPro3DT Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Platinum Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultra3DT Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited3DT Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Mini3DT Yearly | $17.49 | per year |
| Mini7DT Yearly | $17.49 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly Special | $19.00 | per year |
| Business Cards Service Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited 3DT Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited7DT Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| NFC.cool Scanner Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| UnlimitedPro7DT Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| UnlimitedPro3DT Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Ultra3DT Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Ultra7DT Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Business Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Donut | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Dark Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited QR-Code Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Speech Synthesizer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔥 Awesome features
- 🎉 Great tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work on older devices
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Create PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/create-pdf-camera-scanner/id1582470178)

Transform your device into a powerful PDF scanner. Easily convert documents, receipts, and images into high-quality PDF files. Enhance scanned documents with filters and extract text for editing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos to PDF or PNG, Convert images to PDF, Extract text from images (OCR), Apply filters to scanned documents, Scan multiple pages into one document, Print scanned documents, Offline PDF generation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version For One Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version For One Year | $10.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader free?

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Create PDF free?

Create PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or Create PDF?

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader is rated higher. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Create PDF averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or Create PDF have ads?

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader shows ads; Create PDF does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or Create PDF?

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader ships an update every 11 days, and Create PDF every 59 months. Most recently, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader was updated on September 27, 2026 and Create PDF on July 7, 2026.

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