Simply NFC vs NFC Tapwrite

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.

NFC Tapwrite is the fastest way to write a web link to an NFC tag. Type or paste a URL, tap Write, and hold your iPhone near any writable NFC tag or sticker. The link is saved to the tag as a standard NDEF URI record, so anyone who taps it later is taken straight to your page — no app required on their end. FEATURES • One-tap writing — enter a URL and write it to a tag in seconds • Clipboard auto-fill — copy a link, open the app, and it's ready to write • Recent writes — your last 5 written URLs are kept for quick re-use; tap one to load it again • Siri Shortcut — "Write a URL with NFC Tapwrite," or pass a URL in from your own Shortcuts and automations • Smart validation — catches typos before you write • Standard NDEF URI format — works with any NFC reader and with iPhone's built-in tag scanning GREAT FOR • Product packaging, business cards, and signage • Smart home and desk shortcuts • Posters, menus, and events • Anywhere you'd otherwise print a QR code REQUIREMENTS • iPhone 7 or later with NFC (writing is not available on iPad or in the Simulator) • A writable NFC tag (NTAG / NDEF-compatible) NFC Tapwrite keeps everything on your device. It does not collect, track, or transmit your data.