Comparison

GoToTags vs NFC Master

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
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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 Master

This app allows users to read, write, and manage NFC tags with various data types. It offers features like tag security, counter management, and activity logging for an intuitive NFC experience.

Highlights
  • Read and write multiple data types to NFC tags
  • Manage tag security with passwords and locking
  • Utilize unique tag counter features
  • Save and import frequently used records
  • Log NFC read activity
  • Supports popular MiFare and HCE tags
Features
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NFC Master is the ultimate all-in-one NFC tag reader and writer for iPhone. Read, write, and manage NFC tags with support for 12 different data types — more than any other NFC app. WRITE ANY DATA TYPE • Text — Store notes, instructions, or messages • URL — Link to websites, portfolios, or social profiles • Phone — Initiate calls with a single tap • Email — Pre-compose emails with subject and body • Message — Send SMS or WhatsApp messages instantly • WiFi — Share network credentials for seamless guest access • Contact — Encode digital business cards (vCard) • Location — Share precise coordinates for Maps navigation • Social — Link to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more • Video — Direct users to YouTube videos or channels • Bluetooth — Automate pairing with hardware devices • Application — Deep link to app store listings PREMIUM TOOLS • Lock NFC Tags — Permanently lock tags to prevent overwriting • Password Protection — Set 4-digit PIN protection on tags • Erase & Reuse — Wipe tags clean for new data • Copy Tags — Duplicate tags, or copy to multiple tags in batch • Edit Existing Tags — Read, modify, and rewrite without losing data • QR Code Import — Scan QR codes and write their data to NFC tags • Activity Log — Track every tag you've read or written BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Experience the Tactile Glass UI — a premium dark-themed glassmorphism interface designed for clarity and delight. Smooth animations, haptic feedback, and intuitive navigation make NFC Master a joy to use. PRIVACY FIRST NFC Master works entirely on-device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Your NFC data stays yours. Premium features unlocked with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions. Download NFC Master and transform your iPhone into a powerful NFC tool.

Screenshots

GoToTags4 screens
NFC Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoToTags at 3.9 against NFC Master's 3.0. GoToTags also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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 Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoToTags asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoToTags holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoToTags has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GoToTags's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoToTags ships an update monthly, NFC Master every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GoToTags versus NFC Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoToTagsNFC Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (23 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoToTagsMuhammad Rizwan Hassan

Customer experience

GoToTags

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

NFC Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

GoToTags

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Master

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is GoToTags free?
GoToTags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Master free?
NFC Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoToTags or NFC Master?
GoToTags is rated higher. GoToTags averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while NFC Master averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GoToTags or NFC Master have ads?
Neither GoToTags nor NFC Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoToTags or NFC Master?
GoToTags ships an update monthly, and NFC Master every 8 months. Most recently, GoToTags was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Master on October 24, 2026.

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