# Simply NFC vs NFC TagKit

Simply NFC and NFC TagKit both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NFC TagKit's written reviews are positive against 47% of Simply NFC's. NFC TagKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Simply NFC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (183 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Simply NFC against 4.0 for NFC TagKit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply NFC has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Simply NFC's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC TagKit's.

Simply NFC ships an update fortnightly, NFC TagKit every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply NFC | NFC TagKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-nfc-tag-writerreader/id1262550712/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakeside Llama LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380892444) | [CoreWillSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593858523) |

## 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 TagKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521)

This app allows you to read and write data to various types of RFID tags. It can display detailed information about transponders and supports creating and writing NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags.

**Highlights:** Read transponder information (type, manufacturer, serial number), Display NDEF record data (URL, text, contact), Read data from MIFARE® DESFire® tags, Write files and NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags, Supports various tag types (MIFARE, Ntag, FeliCa, ISO)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply NFC free?

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

### Is NFC TagKit free?

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

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

Simply NFC is rated higher. Simply NFC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while NFC TagKit averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Simply NFC nor NFC TagKit shows ads.

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

Simply NFC ships an update fortnightly, and NFC TagKit every 4 months. Most recently, Simply NFC was updated on August 17, 2026 and NFC TagKit on June 10, 2026.

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