# NFC Tools vs NFC Reader & Writer Tools

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.6 against NFC Reader & Writer Tools's 4.2. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 59) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC Reader & Writer Tools sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 14K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC Reader & Writer Tools fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | NFC Reader & Writer Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews)** | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tools/id6747974791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wakdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252962748) | [CHANT'S BEAUTY SALON (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778748864) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools - Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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 Reader & Writer Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tools/id6747974791)

Easily interact with NFC tags by scanning, reading, and writing various data types. Organize saved entries and access an in-app guide for quick tips. Offers optional premium features via subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags, Write data to tags (Text, URL, SMS, Wi-Fi), Organize and save scanned/written tags, Smart feedback system (sound/vibration), In-app guide for usage tips, Optional subscription for advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Scanner Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Tools | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFC Reader & Writer Tools free?

NFC Reader & Writer Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or NFC Reader & Writer Tools?

NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while NFC Reader & Writer Tools averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools or NFC Reader & Writer Tools have ads?

Neither NFC Tools nor NFC Reader & Writer Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or NFC Reader & Writer Tools?

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Reader & Writer Tools fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on October 16, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer Tools on October 16, 2026.

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