Comparison

NFC Tools vs NFC

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
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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

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Write text and URLs to NFC tags
  • Lock NFC tags to make them read-only
  • Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks
  • Set and remove NFC tag passwords
  • Erase NFC tags
Features
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NFC - Reader & Writer provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to Read, Write, and Lock an NFC Tag. Read: - Tap the Read button to read a compatible NFC Tag. - Opens URL's if allows in settings - Manufacturer & model (NTAG213, NTAG215, Ultralight, Mifare, etc.) - Serial number & tech details - Memory size, tag type & available technologies - iCloud-Synced Tag Read History Write: - Type in text then press the write button to write to an NFC Tag. - Write in text or URL (using https:// format). - Save any template or stack you create Create useful NFC tags in seconds with prebuilt templates: - Wi-Fi Login - Contact Card - Bluetooth - Location / Maps - Website Link - Email - SMS - Custom Text or NDEF Records Lock: - Press the lock button to make an NFC Tag "read only" meaning you will no longer be able to write to that same NFC Tag (This is permanent) Tools: - Set or remove NFC passwords - Erase tags *Works with iPhone 7 or newer* More features to come!

Screenshots

NFC Tools4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NFC Tools at none against NFC's shown. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 95) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). NFC's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 50%). 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 14K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 59% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NFC Tools versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings) — better4.3 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better95
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#107 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperwakdevCameron Nazemi

Customer experience

NFC Tools

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

NFC

All ratings95 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative36.7%

User reviews

NFC Tools

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

NFC

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 👍 Works well with NTAG213
  • 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Text truncated when reading
  • 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
  • 🐛 Application became unusable for some
  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

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

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Full tag text truncated
  • App became unusable
  • Doesn't open URLs
  • No read on iPhone 15 Pro
  • Doesn't read NFC tags
Show 3 more
  • Not working at all
  • Can't get all scans
  • Kodu okumuyor

Requested features

7 requests
  • Automatic scan on app open
  • Dark mode icon
  • Formatting NFC tag
  • SSID WiFi option
  • Ad-free version
Show 2 more
  • Reset NFC chip
  • Clear NFC chip to factory default

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tools

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

NFC

Subscriptions1
  • NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • NFC Pro$0.99

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or NFC?
NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.
Do NFC Tools or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; NFC Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or NFC?
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and NFC on September 22, 2026.

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