# Simply NFC vs GoToTags

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoToTags at none against Simply NFC's 1. GoToTags also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Simply NFC's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (187 vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simply NFC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoToTags asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply NFC has 187 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Simply NFC's written reviews are positive against 67% of GoToTags's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simply NFC ships an update fortnightly, GoToTags monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply NFC | GoToTags |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-nfc-tag-writerreader/id1262550712/reviews)** | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gototags/id1271508009/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakeside Llama LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380892444) | [GoToTags](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271508008) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-nfc-tag-writerreader/id1262550712)

Easily read and write to NFC tags using your phone. This app supports various tag types including text, URLs, contacts, and HomeKit scenes. It also offers accessibility features, Siri Shortcuts, widgets, and iMessage extensions for convenient tag management and automation.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Supports text, URL, vCard, SMS, email, phone, app launch, custom URI, location, HomeKit, and Wi-Fi tags, Trigger HomeKit scenes, VoiceOver accessibility, Siri Shortcuts integration, Widget and iMessage extension, Export scanned history

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and minimalism
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Decent design for a utility app
- 👍 Works well for simple things like URLs
- 👍 Good for understanding NFC chips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Wifi option does not work
- 🐛 Wifi record doesn't work
- 🐛 Not all functions available in free version
- 🐛 Paid version has limited URL schemes
- 🐛 Does not read certain NFC tags (e.g., Mifare ultralight)

**Reported bugs**

- Wifi joining option fails
- Phone does nothing when tapping Wifi tag
- App stops telling device to speak loudly after a few scans
- App does not read tags at all
- NFC tag not read after 5 minutes

**Requested features**

- Improve Wifi tag support
- Fix issue with 'speak loudly' feature stopping
- Preview Pro upgrade records
- Allow custom URL schemes in URI Record
- Long term tag save area for review, edit, and rewrite


### GoToTags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gototags/id1271508009)

This utility app reads various NFC tag types and scans popular barcode formats. It allows users to perform actions like opening URLs, displaying text, or copying content. Optimized for newer iPhones, it offers automated reading and scanning features.

**Highlights:** Read all NFC chip types, Scan QR Codes, Data Matrix, Code 128, UPC, Open URLs in browser, Copy text to clipboard, Search text on Google, Automated tag reading/barcode scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply NFC free?

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

### Is GoToTags free?

GoToTags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simply NFC or GoToTags?

Simply NFC is rated higher. Simply NFC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while GoToTags averages 3.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Simply NFC or GoToTags have ads?

Neither Simply NFC nor GoToTags shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simply NFC or GoToTags?

Simply NFC ships an update fortnightly, and GoToTags monthly. Most recently, Simply NFC was updated on October 23, 2026 and GoToTags on October 24, 2026.

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