Comparison

NFC Tools vs NFC Reader And Writer

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

Head to head
About

NFC Tools

Easily read and write data to NFC tags using a straightforward interface. Interact with tag content, view detailed information, and record standard data like contacts, URLs, and WiFi configurations.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Write standard information to tags
  • Store VCARDs and URLs
  • Share contact details
  • Save tag contents
  • Configure WiFi and Bluetooth
Features
Currently charting
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NFC Tools can read and write your NFC tags with a simple and lightweight user interface. By passing your device near an NFC chip, you can read the data it contains and interact with the content. The "Read" section allows you to see data such as: - the maker of the tag - the type of tag (ex : Mifare Ultralight, NTAG213) - the norm of the tag (ex : NFC Forum Type 2) - the available technology (ex: NFC A) - its serial number (ex : 04:85:c8:5a:40:2b:80) - the size of the tag and of the data on it - if you can write on the tag - all the data on the tag (NDEF format) NFC Tools can record standard information on your tags which will be compatible with any NFC device. For instance, you can store a VCARD to share your contact details easily, open an URL, share a phone number or even a geolocation. The "Write" section let you record standardised data such as: - a simple text - a link to a website - an email - a contact - a phone number - a predefined text message - an address or geolocation - a WiFi or Bluetooth configuration - personalised data - and more... The write function allows you to add as much data as you wish. This way you can record large quantities of information on your tag. The app also allows you to save the contents of your chip for later access. NFC Tools has been tested with the following NFC tags: - NTAG 203, 210, 210u, 212, 213, 213TT, 215, 216, 413 DNA, 424 DNA - Ultralight, Ultralight C, Ultralight EV1 - ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLIX, SLIX-S, SLIX-L, SLIX2, DNA - DESFire EV1, EV2, EV3 - ST25TV, ST25TA - Felica If you encounter any problem, don’t hesitate to contact us. Notes: - Compatible from iPhone 7. - Use the "compatibility" mode to read/write Mifare Classic tags.

About

NFC Reader And Writer

This utility app allows users to read and write NFC tags, with support for cloning. Its straightforward interface makes it accessible for both tech enthusiasts and developers working with NFC technology.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • Clone NFC tags
  • Multi-label reading and writing
  • Simple and easy-to-understand interface
Features
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NFC reader is a powerful NFC reader. NFC label reading and writing can be realized. Cloning of NFC tags is also supported. Support multi label reading and writing. The interface is simple and easy to understand. Whether you are a technology enthusiast or preparing to develop NFC related products, this tool can help you play NFC better. [Instructions for Continuous Subscription Members] 1. Continuous subscriptions will automatically renew until you close them. 2. You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time by going to your iTunes account. 3. 24 hours before the expiration of the subscription service, the system will automatically renew and deduct corresponding fees according to the subscription type. 4. To disable the continuous monthly subscription service, please operate in the "Account Settings" at least 24 hours in advance. 5. The trial period is 3 days, and it will automatically renew as a paid subscription after the trial ends. 6. Any unused portion (if any) during the trial period will be automatically invalidated when the user purchases a paid subscription. 7. Privacy and Policy: http://www.kunpenglife.com/yinsixieyi.html " 8. User License Agreement (EULA): http://www.kunpenglife.com/yonghuxieyi.html 9. Technical support: http://www.kunpenglife.com 10. Due to the subscription being made through the Apple App Store, we are unable to view or modify your subscription information. If you have any questions about payment and subscription, please visit https://support.apple.com/zh-cn/HT204084 Initiate a refund request to Apple.

Screenshots

NFC Tools4 screens
NFC Reader And Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.6 against NFC Reader And Writer's 1.7. NFC Tools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 16). NFC Reader And Writer's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC Reader And Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 14K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 67% of NFC Reader And Writer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
NFC Tools versus NFC Reader And Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsNFC Reader And Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings) — better1.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwakdev魁鹏 宋

Customer experience

NFC Tools

All ratings14,088 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews686 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative40.1%

NFC Reader And Writer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%

Bugs and requests

NFC Tools

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot unlock NFC tags after locking them
  • Contacts and WiFi records not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when reading/writing tags
  • Restore purchase feature not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to bulk write NFC tags
  • Improve compatibility with wpa2 enterprise WiFi settings
  • Implement file explorer for loading custom tag data
  • Add option to write data to Apple Wallet
  • Provide emulator functionality for testing without tags

NFC Reader And Writer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tools

One-time1
  • NFC Tools - Pro Edition$3.99
2 purchases

NFC Reader And Writer

Subscriptions1
  • 三个月的会员3 Days trial$1.993 Months
One-time1
  • NFC VIP$2.99

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Reader And Writer free?
NFC Reader And Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or NFC Reader And Writer?
NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while NFC Reader And Writer averages 1.7 from 16 ratings.
Do NFC Tools or NFC Reader And Writer have ads?
NFC Reader And Writer shows ads; NFC Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or NFC Reader And Writer?
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Reader And Writer every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and NFC Reader And Writer on September 24, 2026.

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