# NFC Tap vs Strobr Scope

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tap at 4.2 against Strobr Scope's 3.7. NFC Tap also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (229 vs 3). Strobr Scope's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 229 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, Strobr Scope every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | Strobr Scope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobr-scope/id1330331187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [Alexander Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418087801) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597)

This app allows users to read and write NFC tags, supporting various tag types and NDEF message formats. It enables quick actions like connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth devices, opening URLs, and initiating calls or messages directly from NFC tags.

**Highlights:** Read/Write NFC tags, Support ST25 Type5 & Type4A tags, Read/Write NDEF Messages (URL, Text, SMS, etc.), Connect to Wi-Fi devices, Pair Bluetooth devices, Initiate calls, SMS, and emails, Control ISO15693 commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Handy for development
- 🚀 Works as intended (initially)
- 👍 Great color scheme
- 👍 Simple navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work anymore
- 🐛 Unable to write to tags
- 🐛 Error messages
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Hard to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to write to tags
- Error indicating need to read tag first
- No longer works
- Cannot read, edit, or write back memory to 15693 tag
- Crashing when scanning NXP Mifare

**Requested features**

- Display NDEF record in HEX
- Fix password protection bug on iOS
- Allow importing bin files
- Improve user-friendliness for beginners
- Connect Digimon Vital Bracelet with VB Lab


### Strobr Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobr-scope/id1330331187)

This utility app uses your device's camera to measure the frequencies of various cycles, including rotational speeds and electrical light frequencies. It offers a more convenient and less distracting alternative to traditional stroboscopes, capable of measuring even very slow rotations.

**Highlights:** Camera-based stroboscope, Measures rotational frequencies, Measures electrical light frequencies, Measures slow rotations, Continuously variable frame rates, Convenient and less distracting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tap free?

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

### Is Strobr Scope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tap or Strobr Scope?

NFC Tap is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Strobr Scope averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do NFC Tap or Strobr Scope have ads?

Neither NFC Tap nor Strobr Scope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or Strobr Scope?

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Strobr Scope every 12 months. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on September 21, 2026 and Strobr Scope on June 1, 2026.

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