# NFC Tools vs Biometric Passport Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Biometric Passport Reader at none against NFC Tools's 1. Biometric Passport Reader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 229) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Biometric Passport Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NFC Tools against 4.6 for Biometric Passport Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 15K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 50% of Biometric Passport Reader's.

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Biometric Passport Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | Biometric Passport Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews)** | [4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biometric-passport-reader/id1510585886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 229 |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wakdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252962748) | [Iris Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510585885) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools - Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 One-time payment for Pro version
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast NFC tag reading and writing
- 👍 Works well for most use cases
- 💡 Useful for home automation and NFC tag programming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with reading/writing contact information
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain NFC tags and devices
- 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users
- 💰 Paid features should be included in free version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Biometric Passport Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biometric-passport-reader/id1510585886)

Scan and verify the embedded chip in passports and ID cards using your device's camera and NFC. This app provides offline functionality for secure identity verification, remote onboarding, and compliance with KYC/AML regulations.

**Highlights:** Reads biometric chips, Scans machine-readable zone, Offline functionality, Identity verification, Remote onboarding, KYC/AML compliance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast reading
- 👍 Works for US passports
- 👍 Works for GB passports
- 👍 Works for EU passports
- 👍 Reads data quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Does not work for many
- 😞 Doesn't scan NFC
- 😞 Extracts data from photo, not NFC
- 😞 Info left blank after scan
- 😞 Requires scanning back cover for US passport

**Reported bugs**

- Nothing happens after scan
- Info is left blank after scan
- App stopped working after last update
- Doesn't scan NFC
- Doesn't scan passport chip

**Requested features**

- Copy fields directly from app
- Dedicated button to copy fields
- Image download option
- Add IDs digitally and promote for local store acceptance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

### Is Biometric Passport Reader free?

Biometric Passport Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or Biometric Passport Reader?

NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Biometric Passport Reader averages 4.6 from 229 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools or Biometric Passport Reader have ads?

Neither NFC Tools nor Biometric Passport Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or Biometric Passport Reader?

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and Biometric Passport Reader weekly. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on November 4, 2026 and Biometric Passport Reader on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*