Comparison

NFC Tools vs Scan All

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

Scan All

This app is a versatile scanner that handles QR codes, barcodes, NFC tags, and documents. It allows users to create, share, and convert various code types, offering a comprehensive solution for scanning needs.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning and generation
  • Barcode scanning and generation
  • NFC tag reading and writing
  • Document scanning with auto-crop
  • Code conversion between types
  • Unlimited code generation
Features
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The Only 4-in-1 Scanner You'll Ever Need Scan QR codes, barcodes, NFC tags, AND documents - all in one powerful app. Then create, share, and convert them instantly! WHY SCAN ALL IS DIFFERENT We're the ONLY app that combines: - Lightning-fast QR & barcode scanning - Professional document scanner with auto-crop - Complete NFC tag reading & writing - Unlimited code generation & conversion No more juggling multiple apps. Scan All does it all. PERFECT FOR Business professionals: Receipts, business cards, product labels, inventory Everyday use: WiFi sharing, document backup, opening links Students: Textbook codes, assignment scanning, study materials Events: Tickets, badges, contactless check-ins POWERFUL FEATURES DOCUMENT SCANNER (NEW!) - Scan receipts, invoices, business cards, IDs - Auto-crop and perspective correction - Export to PDF or JPG - OCR text recognition (coming soon) QR CODES - Scan any QR code instantly - Generate codes for: text, URLs, WiFi, contacts, social media, locations - Save and reuse your created codes - No watermarks on generated codes BARCODES - Scan UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, PDF 417 - Create barcodes for products and inventory - Product lookup with pricing (premium) - Full scan history NFC TAGS - Read and write NFC tags - Program tags with any data type - Erase and reprogram tags - Compatible with all NFC-enabled devices SEAMLESS CONVERSION Transform any code type into another - QR to barcode, barcode to NFC, document to QR code, and more. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS Join users worldwide who scan everything with Scan All. FREE CORE FEATURES - Unlimited QR & barcode scans - Document scanning with auto-crop - Basic NFC reading - Code generation - Local storage PREMIUM UNLOCKS - Advanced NFC writing - Priority support - Ad-free experience --- Got questions? We're here to help! Email support: trothmatrixapps@gmail.com Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.trothmatrix.com/

Screenshots

NFC Tools4 screens
Scan All4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan All at 100% against NFC Tools's 52%. Scan All also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). NFC Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). 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 Scan All sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan All monthly. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NFC Tools versus Scan All: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsScan All
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperwakdevTROTHMATRIX

Customer experience

NFC Tools

All ratings14,980 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews734 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative38.4%

Scan All

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Scan All

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tools

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

Scan All

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • ScanAll Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan All free?
Scan All is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Tools or Scan All have ads?
Scan All shows ads; NFC Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or Scan All?
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan All monthly. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on November 15, 2026 and Scan All on November 15, 2026.

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