# NFC Tap vs NFC Reader And Writer

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tap at 4.2 against NFC Reader And Writer's 1.7. NFC Tap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader And Writer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader And Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 231 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of NFC Tap's written reviews are positive against 67% of NFC Reader And Writer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, NFC Reader And Writer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | NFC Reader And Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | [1.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1492298987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [魁鹏 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/977980685) |

## 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


### NFC Reader And Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1492298987)

This utility app allows users to read and write NFC tags, with support for cloning. Its straightforward interface makes it accessible for both tech enthusiasts and developers working with NFC technology.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Write NFC tags, Clone NFC tags, Multi-label reading and writing, Simple and easy-to-understand interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 三个月的会员 | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| NFC VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tap free?

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

### Is NFC Reader And Writer free?

NFC Reader And Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tap or NFC Reader And Writer?

NFC Tap is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while NFC Reader And Writer averages 1.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do NFC Tap or NFC Reader And Writer have ads?

NFC Reader And Writer shows ads; NFC Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or NFC Reader And Writer?

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Reader And Writer every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Reader And Writer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*