# NFC Tap vs E5AKR

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tap at 4.2 against E5AKR's 1.0. NFC Tap also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 1). E5AKR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 231 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, E5AKR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | E5AKR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e5akr/id1330550303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [ANXELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233364654) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### E5AKR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e5akr/id1330550303)

This utility app offers two methods for unlocking doors: manual activation via an "OPEN" icon or automatic unlocking by enabling "Auto." It also allows for user management, access to event logs, data backup and restore, and support for card/key fob and keypad access.

**Highlights:** Manual door unlock, Automatic door unlock, User list management, Audit trail viewing, Data backup and restore, Card/key fob access, Keypad access

**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 E5AKR free?

E5AKR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tap or E5AKR?

NFC Tap is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while E5AKR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC Tap or E5AKR have ads?

Neither NFC Tap nor E5AKR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or E5AKR?

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and E5AKR every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on October 14, 2026 and E5AKR on October 12, 2026.

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