Comparison

GoToTags vs NFC

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

Head to head
About

GoToTags

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
Read full description

NFC • Supports all NFC chip types; Type 1 - Type 5 (NXP NTAG, Mifare Ultralight, SLI-X...) • Read NDEF records from NFC tags • NFC tags must be NDEF encoded to be read by an iOS device; blank (unencoded) NFC tags will not work (see help for details) BARCODES • Scan all popular barcode formats; QR Codes, Data Matrix, Code 128, UPC and more ACTIONS • Open url in browser • Display text • Copy text to clipboard; setting to automate • Search on Google for text; setting to automate TAGS • 3D touch for easy reading of NFC tags and barcodes • Setting to auto-read NFC tag or scan barcode SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Reading NFC tags is only possible on an iPhone 7 or newer with iOS 11 installed! • Barcode scanning will work on all devices • See help site for details NFC TAGS The GoToTags Store is the largest worldwide supplier for NFC tags. GoToTags can encode NFC tags for customers so the can be read by iOS.

About

NFC

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Write text and URLs to NFC tags
  • Lock NFC tags to make them read-only
  • Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks
  • Set and remove NFC tag passwords
  • Erase NFC tags
Features
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NFC - Reader & Writer provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to Read, Write, and Lock an NFC Tag. Read: - Tap the Read button to read a compatible NFC Tag. - Opens URL's if allows in settings - Manufacturer & model (NTAG213, NTAG215, Ultralight, Mifare, etc.) - Serial number & tech details - Memory size, tag type & available technologies - iCloud-Synced Tag Read History Write: - Type in text then press the write button to write to an NFC Tag. - Write in text or URL (using https:// format). - Save any template or stack you create Create useful NFC tags in seconds with prebuilt templates: - Wi-Fi Login - Contact Card - Bluetooth - Location / Maps - Website Link - Email - SMS - Custom Text or NDEF Records Lock: - Press the lock button to make an NFC Tag "read only" meaning you will no longer be able to write to that same NFC Tag (This is permanent) Tools: - Set or remove NFC passwords - Erase tags *Works with iPhone 7 or newer* More features to come!

Screenshots

GoToTags4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoToTags at none against NFC's 2. GoToTags also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). NFC's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. GoToTags asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 96 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of GoToTags's written reviews are positive against 60% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoToTags ships an update monthly, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GoToTags versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoToTagsNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (23 ratings)4.3 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2396 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGoToTagsCameron Nazemi

Customer experience

GoToTags

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

NFC

All ratings96 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative36.0%

Bugs and requests

GoToTags

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NFC

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Full tag text truncated
  • App became unusable
  • Doesn't open URLs
  • No read on iPhone 15 Pro
  • Doesn't read NFC tags
Show 3 more
  • Not working at all
  • Can't get all scans
  • Kodu okumuyor

Requested features

7 requests
  • Automatic scan on app open
  • Dark mode icon
  • Formatting NFC tag
  • SSID WiFi option
  • Ad-free version
Show 2 more
  • Reset NFC chip
  • Clear NFC chip to factory default

In-app purchases

None

GoToTags

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

Subscriptions1
  • NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • NFC Pro$0.99

Questions

Is GoToTags free?
GoToTags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoToTags or NFC?
NFC is rated higher. GoToTags averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 96 ratings.
Do GoToTags or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; GoToTags does not.
Which is updated more often, GoToTags or NFC?
GoToTags ships an update monthly, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, GoToTags was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC on October 22, 2026.

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