Comparison

NFC Tools vs NXP Partner App

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

NXP Partner App

Features
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The NXP Partner App allows Partner Program members to participate in NXP trainings to certify Partner Design Services within the program. Upon course selection, you will receive instructions on how to register online. Once registered, on-demand access is granted with simple log-in on NXP.com. Access to the NXP Partner App is limited to NXP employees and members of the NXP Partner Program.

Screenshots

NFC Tools4 screens
NXP Partner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NXP Partner App at none against NFC Tools's 1. NXP Partner App also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. NXP Partner App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, NXP Partner App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
NFC Tools versus NXP Partner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsNXP Partner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperwakdevNXP Semiconductors

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

NXP Partner App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tools

One-time1
  • NFC Tools - Pro Edition$3.99
None

NXP Partner App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NXP Partner App free?
NXP Partner App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Tools or NXP Partner App have ads?
Neither NFC Tools nor NXP Partner App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or NXP Partner App?
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and NXP Partner App every 7 months. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and NXP Partner App on September 22, 2026.

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