# NFC Tap vs Scan All

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan All at 100% against NFC Tap's 54%. Scan All also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). NFC Tap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan All sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, Scan All monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | Scan All |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **231** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [TROTHMATRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451285427) |

## 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


### Scan All

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-all-qr-barcode-nfcs-docs/id1586087570)

This app is a versatile scanner that handles QR codes, barcodes, NFC tags, and documents. It allows users to create, share, and convert various code types, offering a comprehensive solution for scanning needs.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning and generation, Barcode scanning and generation, NFC tag reading and writing, Document scanning with auto-crop, Code conversion between types, Unlimited code generation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| ScanAll Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tap free?

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

### Is Scan All free?

Scan All is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do NFC Tap or Scan All have ads?

Scan All shows ads; NFC Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or Scan All?

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Scan All monthly. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scan All on October 27, 2026.

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