NFC Tools vs Visual Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Read NFC tag data
- Write standard information to tags
- Store VCARDs and URLs
- Share contact details
- Save tag contents
- Configure WiFi and Bluetooth
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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.
Visual Code
This app transforms your iPhone and iPad into a powerful coding environment. Write, debug, and run code for numerous languages with a sleek interface and integrated terminal. Enjoy a desktop-like IDE experience on the go, optimized for the latest iOS and iPadOS features.
- Write, debug, and run code
- Multi-language support
- Integrated terminal
- Syntax highlighting
- Customizable themes
- Optimized for iOS/iPadOS
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Visual Code transforms your iPhone and iPad into a complete development environment. Built with performance, portability, and flexibility in mind, it allows you to write, debug, and run code wherever you are. Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or professional developer, Visual Code gives you the power of a desktop IDE in a mobile-first design. Powerful and Intuitive Visual Code features a sleek, modern interface optimized for productivity. With syntax highlighting, intelligent formatting, and customizable themes, you can focus on what matters most: writing clean, efficient code. Multi-Language Support Work in the language of your choice without switching apps. Visual Code supports a wide range of popular programming languages, including: Python, JavaScript, C, C++, PHP, Java, Swift, HTML, CSS, Golang, Rust, Ruby, Objective-C, Perl, and Lua. Built-In Terminal Run commands directly inside the app with the integrated terminal. Manage projects, test scripts, and control workflows seamlessly without ever leaving Visual Code. Optimized for iOS 26 and iPadOS - Liquid Gas Design: Smooth, futuristic UI tailored to the latest iOS standards. - Deep iPad Integration: Take advantage of multi-window support, multitasking, and full external keyboard compatibility. - Keyboard Shortcuts: Streamline your workflow with shortcut support for iPad keyboards, making coding even faster. Why Choose Visual Code? - Work on the go with an all-in-one coding environment. - Enjoy a familiar desktop-like experience with mobile convenience. - Build, test, and refine projects without compromise. Disclaimer Visual Code is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Microsoft Corporation. It is also not related to, nor a part of, Microsoft Visual Studio. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ------- Visual Code Pro is an auto renewable subscription: - Edit Files - AI integrations - Themes ------- Price may vary by location and active promotion. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ------- Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/95401147 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Tools at 50% against Visual Code's 14%. NFC Tools also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Visual Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 14% of Visual Code's.
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Visual Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Tools | Visual Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14K ratings) — better | 4.3 (3.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews — better | 14.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 3.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #155 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | wakdev | Start App Ltd |
Customer experience
NFC Tools
Visual Code
User reviews
NFC Tools
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Visual Code
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient and simple to use
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🔥 Great for mobile coding
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall blocks free usage
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Misleading as 'free' app
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
Visual Code
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard issues and disappearing UI
- Inconsistent behavior when opening files
- Syncing and file management problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for C#
- Improve text selection and editing
- Implement file/folder management
- Provide a true free version
In-app purchases
NFC Tools
- NFC Tools - Pro Edition$3.99
Visual Code
- Visual Code Pro$2.997 Days
- VisualCodePro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Code Pro$49.991 Year
Questions
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