# GoToTags vs NFC

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.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. GoToTags asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | GoToTags | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gototags/id1271508009/reviews) | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GoToTags](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271508008) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## 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


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked 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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