# NFC Tap vs MSR Easy Connect

The clearest difference is price: NFC Tap at Free against MSR Easy Connect's $17.99. NFC Tap also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 10%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.5). MSR Easy Connect's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

NFC Tap is free to download; MSR Easy Connect costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 183 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of NFC Tap's written reviews are positive against 10% of MSR Easy Connect's.

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, MSR Easy Connect every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | MSR Easy Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $17.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | [3.5 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-easy-connect-read-and-write/id1480184425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 183 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 30 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [Thomas Backes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461717148) |

## 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


### MSR Easy Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-easy-connect-read-and-write/id1480184425)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Interact with your MSR device via Bluetooth LE. Read, write, and edit track data directly on your iPhone or iPad. Save your information to Files or iCloud.

**Highlights:** Read and write MSR device data, Edit track data, Enable/disable tracks, Save data to Files/iCloud, Supports ISO and raw format, Bluetooth low energy connectivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reads cards without a hitch
- 👍 Great app, thank you!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't write
- 🐛 Doesn't erase
- 🐛 Reads track 2 on track 3
- 🐛 App is unusable
- 🐛 Not working

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped writing but would still read
- Doesn't write
- Doesn't erase
- Reads track 2 on track 3
- App is unusable

**Requested features**

- How to grab dumps from Telegram and put them on the right tracks
- Fix app unusable issues
- Fix writing/erasing problems
- Provide email or phone number for help
- Easy MSR functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tap free?

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

### Is MSR Easy Connect free?

MSR Easy Connect costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tap or MSR Easy Connect?

NFC Tap is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while MSR Easy Connect averages 3.5 from 183 ratings.

### Do NFC Tap or MSR Easy Connect have ads?

Neither NFC Tap nor MSR Easy Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or MSR Easy Connect?

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and MSR Easy Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on November 3, 2026 and MSR Easy Connect on November 3, 2026.

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