Comparison

Simply NFC vs NFC Tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simply NFC

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
Read full description

Simply NFC is a powerful, accessible, and easy-to-use NFC reader and writer for iPhone. Scan NFC tags instantly, create programmable tags, trigger HomeKit scenes, automate workflows, and create spoken text tags for visually impaired users, all without external hardware. Built with accessibility in mind: * Full VoiceOver support throughout the app * Spoken text tags that read aloud when scanned * Great for labeling household items, storage, medication, equipment, and more * Accessible scanning and writing workflows for blind and visually impaired users Features: * Scan NFC tags instantly * Read raw tag information * Save scan history automatically * Multi-tag scanning * Apple Watch remote scanning support Write and program NFC tags directly from your iPhone: * Text tags * Text-to-Voice tags * URL tags * HomeKit scene tags * Wi-Fi setup tags * Contact cards (vCard) * Email, SMS, phone, and FaceTime tags * Custom URI and app-launch tags * Location tags Advanced NFC features: * Import tag records * Configure write passwords * Edit and rewrite compatible tags * Export history as CSV or tab-delimited text * Integrate scans with your own web services HomeKit support: * Trigger HomeKit scenes from NFC tags * Background NFC support on compatible devices * Great for smart home and accessibility automations Siri Shortcuts and integrations: * Start scanning with Siri * Launch single or multi-scan modes * iMessage extension for sharing scan history Developer features: * URI scheme support: simplynfc://reader simplynfc://scan simplynfc://multiscan simplynfc://writer * Callback support for apps and websites * Send scanned tag data directly to your server * Build NFC workflows into your own apps and services Simply tap “Read NFC” and hold your iPhone near a tag. It’s that simple. Simply NFC is designed for beginners, power users, accessibility needs, smart homes, inventory systems, and NFC development workflows. We love hearing from our customers, so feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, issues, bugs, suggestions, or feature requests. We are always looking for ways to improve Simply NFC.

About

NFC Tool

Harness the power of NFC technology to read and write tags, automate tasks, and control smart home devices. This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile NFC tool for managing personal information, sharing data, and launching applications with a simple tap.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Create personalized tasks
  • Automate operations with scripts
  • Control smart home devices
  • Share and transfer data
  • Manage NFC tag functionalities
Features
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Discover and harness the power of NFC technology with NFC Tool and experience the convenience and creativity it brings! NFC Tool is a powerful iOS application that turns your iPhone into a versatile tool by utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. With NFC Tool, you can effortlessly read and write NFC tags to quickly perform specific tasks and actions. Whether it's managing your personal information, controlling smart home devices, accessing website links, executing automation scripts, or interacting with other compatible devices, NFC Tool has got you covered. Key Features: 1. NFC Tag Management: Create, edit, and delete NFC tags and define custom actions and functionalities for each tag. 2. Personalized Tasks: Assign different tasks and actions to different NFC tags for quick launching of your favorite applications, adjusting device settings, sending messages, and more. 3. Automation Scripts: Use the built-in automation script feature to trigger a series of predefined operations and tasks by simply tapping NFC tags. 4. Smart Home Control: Configure NFC tags to control smart home devices such as lights, temperature, security systems, and more, enhancing the convenience and comfort of your smart lifestyle. 5. Data Sharing and Transfer: Share and transfer data with other NFC-enabled devices, swiftly exchange contact information, photos, music, and files. NFC Tool offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface, fully leveraging the potential of your iOS device, allowing you to fully enjoy the convenience and creativity that NFC technology brings. Download NFC Tool now and embark on a new NFC experience, transforming your iPhone into a smart, multifunctional tool! Please note: NFC Tool requires NFC-enabled devices to be used. Certain features may require specific NFC tags or support from external devices.

Screenshots

Simply NFC4 screens
NFC Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tool at none against Simply NFC's 1. Simply NFC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (187 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply NFC has 187 ratings behind it against 6, 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 43% of NFC Tool's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simply NFC versus NFC Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply NFCNFC Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (187 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakeside Llama LLCHONG KONG MILLION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Simply NFC

All ratings180 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative43.4%

NFC Tool

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Simply NFC

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Fails with different brand NFC tags
  • Privacy policy not updated
  • Error connecting or too much information when writing tags
  • HomeKit scenes do not work, redirect to developer's website with 404 error
  • White buttons on white background (visibility issue)
  • Pro version not working for some users
  • Restore purchase feature does not work
  • App states it won't work with specific iPhone models despite being listed as compatible

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Add more languages (e.g., Russian)
  • Improve VoiceOver support for tag selection and reading results
  • Support writing HomeKit enabled tags on iPhone
  • Add dark mode option for better visibility

NFC Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simply NFC

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
None

NFC Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply NFC free?
Simply NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Tool free?
NFC Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply NFC or NFC Tool?
Simply NFC is rated higher. Simply NFC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while NFC Tool averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Simply NFC or NFC Tool have ads?
NFC Tool shows ads; Simply NFC does not.

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