Comparison

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader vs NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

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

NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

Easily read and write data to NFC tags using your mobile device. Once programmed, these tags can be used to trigger actions, such as opening specific applications.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • Program NFC tags to open apps
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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This is a clever NFC tool that helps you to read and write your NFC tags. By passing your device near an NFC chip, you can reand and write the data into your NFC chip. Then you can use the chip to open light app.

Screenshots

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader4 screens
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader at 66% against NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's 0%. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 1). NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader ships an update every 11 days, NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader versus NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC.cool Tools Tag ReaderNFC Scanner+Reader+Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolo StanciuJerry Lee

Customer experience

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader

All ratings6,763 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews1,210 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative29.3%

NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

26 purchases

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader

Subscriptions20
  • 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
One-time6
  • 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
1 purchases

NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

One-time1
  • Remove AD$1.99

Questions

Is NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader free?
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer free?
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer?
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader is rated higher. NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer have ads?
Both NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader and NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer show ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer?
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader ships an update every 11 days, and NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer fortnightly. Most recently, NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader was updated on September 28, 2026 and NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer on June 1, 2026.

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