NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader vs AlbumLens
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/
AlbumLens
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AlbumLens shows your photo albums the way you actually use them. Apple's Photos app is photo-first — a giant grid of every shot you've ever taken. AlbumLens is album-first. Every Cloud Photos album you've made (Trips, Family, Wedding 2024, …) appears as a clean card with a 4-photo collage cover, the date range, and the photo count. Tap to dive in. Long-press to pin to the top. If youriCloud Photos library has grown into hundreds of gigabytes and your iPhone hasn't fully synced, AlbumLens helps you take control: • See at a glance which photos are still in Cloud (cloud icon) versus already on your device. • In the Insights tab, get a clear breakdown: total photos, Cloud-only count, and an estimated download size in GB. • Tap "Download this album" to pull every photo and video from iCloud into your local Photos cache — they then appear instantly in Photos.app too. A Wi-Fi-only toggle keeps it off cellular. Other features: • Year-by-year histogram, location map, and media type breakdown — all computed on-device. • Export an entire album to a Files folder with format conversion (HEIC → JPEG), GPS stripping, and naming policies. • Home Screen widget for your pinned album. • Beautiful 3-page onboarding, full Korean / English support, iPad layout. Privacy by design: Everything happens on your device through Apple's PhotoKit framework. Your photos, videos, album titles, EXIF data, and locations are NEVER transmitted to AlbumLens or any third party. We collect only anonymous, aggregated usage events through Firebase Analytics and serve ads through Google AdMob (Free tier only). Privacy Policy: https://cksw.pe.kr/Albumlens/privacy.html AlbumLens Pro — $4.99, one-time: • Unlock more than 5 albums (Free tier shows 5) • Per-album insights (year/place/media-type for any album) • Album export to a Files folder • Home Screen widget • Remove all ads [Terms of Service: Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula ] No subscription. Pay once, keep forever, syncs via Family Sharing.
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Verdict
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader and AlbumLens are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 AlbumLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader | AlbumLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolo Stanciu | CHUNGKIL KIM |
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
AlbumLens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
AlbumLens
- Pro$4.99
Questions
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