Comparison

NFC Tools vs Owky

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

Owky

This app generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). It enhances account security by providing an extra layer of protection alongside your regular password. Features include biometric protection and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP)
  • FaceID / TouchID protection
  • Data stays on device
  • Dark mode
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Owky is a free and open source Two Factor Authentication (2FA) application, which generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP). Two Factor Authentication is an effective and simple way of protecting your internet accounts. Owky will generate a code Two-Factor code which you can use together of your regular password. Features: - Two Factor Authentication - FaceID / TouchID protection - Your data never leaves your device - Dark mode - iCloud backup (coming soon)

Screenshots

NFC Tools4 screens
Owky1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.6 against Owky's 3.7. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 3) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). Owky's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Owky asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Owky monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
NFC Tools versus Owky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsOwky
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperwakdevCatalin Tudorache

Customer experience

NFC Tools

All ratings14,214 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews706 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative39.5%

Owky

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Owky

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

Owky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Owky free?
Owky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or Owky?
NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Owky averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do NFC Tools or Owky have ads?
Neither NFC Tools nor Owky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or Owky?
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and Owky monthly. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on October 14, 2026 and Owky on October 1, 2026.

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