Comparison

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader vs Purple Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Purple Code

Features
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Violet Code is an app that empowers women experiencing gender-based violence with technology designed and created for their prevention and safety. Violet Code is LIFE-SAVING TECHNOLOGY How does it work? Violet Code operates on four action axes: PREVENTION - MONITORING AND ASSISTANCE – SUPPORT AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH – ACCESS TO JUSTICE PREVENTION with tools that empower women with passive-active alerts to anticipate and prevent situations of insecurity or violence. • Virtual Guardian ON THE WAY: Allows choosing a destination or transit time that triggers a countdown where a virtual guardian monitors the arrival at the declared destination. If not reached, an SOS emergency is sent to the attention or monitoring center. • Arrival notice "ARRIVED SAFELY" at home, school, or work. • The MY GROUP function allows coordinators to locate different users in real-time and know the location history. • VIRTUAL GEOZONES: The group coordinator can create virtual zones and receive push notifications upon entry or exit from frequent locations. • Additional controls for BATTERY LEVEL and ACTIVITY to notify when the app stops reporting. MONITORING AND ASSISTANCE to act immediately and effectively, providing attention and support to the victim during emergencies. • S.O.S. Button: panic button with location report and multimedia of the emergency: photo, audio, video, and text. • Assistance Button: to request help and support from the service center. The Violet Code app has 7 DISCREET USE SHORTCUTS designed especially when the victim lives with the aggressor: • Activation of Ambient Audio • Hide App • Enable Dual Camera • Quick Access Widget • Side Panic Button • Forced Touch SOS • Access Code The platform also allows SUPPORT AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH by connecting the victim with various interdisciplinary areas through 12 buttons that facilitate coordinators' coordination with immediate notifications. • Direct alerts to the service center for acts of aggression, suspicious activity nearby, or verbal abuse. • Access to information: advice, where to go, how to report, directory of women's police stations, and accommodation spaces. • Quick phone call to various assistance departments: psychological and psychopedagogical, economic, family, and health assistance. • Self-assessment test to identify visible and invisible expressions of violence. • Direct connection with programs already in progress by the municipality, organization, or institution. Violet Code provides ACCESS TO JUSTICE to address the issue promptly through online information to: • Reduce action times • Achieve traceability of events in relation to the victim. • Implement the solution remotely • Obtain testimonial evidence of the events. Available in 5 languages: Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese, and French."

Screenshots

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader4 screens
Purple Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Purple Code at none against NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader's 10. Purple Code also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Purple Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader ships an update every 10 days, Purple Code every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader versus Purple Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC.cool Tools Tag ReaderPurple Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolo StanciuSoftGuard Technologies LLC

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

Purple Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited 3DT Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • NFC.cool Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Ultra3DT Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Mini3DT Yearly3 Days trial$17.491 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
  • UnlimitedPro3DT Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Ultra3DT Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ad-free$6.99
None

Purple Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader free?
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purple Code free?
Purple Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or Purple Code have ads?
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader shows ads; Purple Code does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or Purple Code?
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader ships an update every 10 days, and Purple Code every 3 months. Most recently, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader was updated on November 13, 2026 and Purple Code on November 7, 2026.

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