# GoToTags vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against GoToTags's 3.9. Smart NFC Tools also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (478 vs 23). GoToTags's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 478 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of GoToTags's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GoToTags ships an update monthly, Smart NFC Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoToTags | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gototags/id1271508009/reviews) | **[4.6 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **478** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoToTags](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271508008) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Smart NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931)

Easily read, inspect, and modify NFC tags with this intuitive tool. Write to tags in various formats to trigger actions like opening websites or making calls. Prioritizes user privacy by operating entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag content, Inspect and modify NFC tags, Erase, lock, and copy tags, Write NFC tags in various formats, Trigger phone calls or open websites, 100% offline operation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Reasonable price
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Very practical
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Does not work
- 👎 Waste of money
- 👎 Free version limited
- 👎 Scam and money taken
- 👎 Paid and no function

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work to save contact card
- App glitches
- Doesn't work to read card and fob
- Paid for unlock, but restore doesn't work after iOS update
- Paid for ability to lock tags, but feature does not work

**Requested features**

- Add social media to chips
- Ability to add multiple items to card after paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoToTags free?

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

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoToTags or Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. GoToTags averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 478 ratings.

### Do GoToTags or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither GoToTags nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoToTags or Smart NFC Tools?

GoToTags ships an update monthly, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, GoToTags was updated on October 10, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on October 18, 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.*