# Simply NFC vs NFC ReWriter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC ReWriter at none against Simply NFC's 1. NFC ReWriter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Simply NFC's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NFC ReWriter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply NFC has 183 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Simply NFC's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC ReWriter's.

Simply NFC ships an update fortnightly, NFC ReWriter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply NFC | NFC ReWriter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-nfc-tag-writerreader/id1262550712/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rewriter/id1551243964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakeside Llama LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380892444) | [Revtel Tech co.ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344697885) |

## 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


### NFC ReWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rewriter/id1551243964)

Easily write NDEF messages to NFC tags. This open-source tool also allows for custom transceive commands using a built-in toolkit.

**Highlights:** Write NDEF messages to NFC tags, Write custom transceive commands, Open-source project, React-Native based

**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 NFC ReWriter free?

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

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

NFC ReWriter is rated higher. Simply NFC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while NFC ReWriter averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simply NFC or NFC ReWriter have ads?

Neither Simply NFC nor NFC ReWriter shows ads.

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

Simply NFC ships an update fortnightly, and NFC ReWriter every 2 months. Most recently, Simply NFC was updated on August 17, 2026 and NFC ReWriter on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*