Comparison

NFC Tap vs Vmoto Soco

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NFC Tap

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
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The NFC Tap iOS App leverages on the NFC core feature of iOS supporting the read an write of NFC tags from iPhone 7 and later devices. It gives users a new experience based on the tag's NDEF content, making it easier and faster to perform recorded actions as described below. Main Features: • Support every STMicroelectronics ST25 Type5 & Type4A series tags. • App Clip based on URL https://www.myst25.com/clip • Read/Write user memory for Type5 tags. This allows user to read, write or update the content of any Type5 tags. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 commands list User Interface. This allows user to manage all ISO15693 commands. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 custom commands list User Interface • Fast Transfer Mode using STMicroelectronics ST25DV-I2C and ST25DVC tags. • PWM Control user interface for STMicroelectronics ST25DV-PWM tags. • Read/Write any kinds of NDEF Messages, NFC Forum compliant (URL, Text, SMS, email, Call, Map, VCard, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi®, Mime and Externals) • Universal Link with URL : https://www.myst25.com • Custom App URL Scheme “nfctap://”: - This allows user to open our iOS app from any other iOS app or from the safari browser using the custom URL scheme “nfctap://” In Details, the App features several functions enabled by the NFC tag content: - Connect to Wifi devices identified by its SSID, Key password and encryption type. - Connect to Bluetooth devices: Facilitates the pairing with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. After tapping a tag with the phone, the NFC Tap iOS App will recognize any Bluetooth pairing NDEF record and connect the phone directly to the specified device. - Open a URL in a browser: Opens a web page to the URL contained in the tag's NDEF record. - Get contact information: Displays and saves contact information (including ID picture) by tapping a tag containing a business card(vCard) message. - Geolocalize a position: Opens Apple Maps to the GPS location stored in the tag being tapped. - Initiate an SMS or Email: Opens the relevant email or SMS application with information contained in the tag being tapped. The user can then choose to send the email/SMS or edit it before sending. Use cases include, but are not limited to, customer service information for warranty or loyalty programs. - Initiate a phone call: Opens the phone service to the number contained in the tag's NDEF message. - Read a Text: Displays the text message contained in the tag being tapped. - Mime NDEF exemples: MimeType = application/pdf / MimeData = userManual.pdf - External NDEF exemples: application = video ; type = mpeg ; Data = video.mov Additionally, the NFC Tap App application include Bluetooth pairing with a ST25DV discovery board.

About

Vmoto Soco

Monitor your electric motorcycle's status, including battery, location, and riding history. Access user manuals and service points, and manage your vehicle within the app.

Highlights
  • Motorcycle status monitoring
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Battery capacity display
  • Riding track history
  • Access user manuals
  • Find service points
  • Vehicle management
Features
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Vmoto was established in Australia since 2002 and listed on Australian Securities Exchange in 2007. We are a global leading manufacturer supplying premium electric motorcycles and providing EV solutions to B2C and B2B users in over 60 countries. Everything about VmotoSoco is fun... -Motorcycle status Self-inspect with one button, Real-time location, Remain battery capacity, Riding tracks; -Service User manual, Service points; -Mine Vehicle management, App settings

Screenshots

NFC Tap4 screens
Vmoto Soco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Tap at 54% against Vmoto Soco's 13%. Vmoto Soco's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, Vmoto Soco every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Tap versus Vmoto Soco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC TapVmoto Soco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (231 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better13.2% of reviews
Number of ratings231 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronics小金 万

Customer experience

NFC Tap

All ratings231 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative42.3%

Vmoto Soco

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative84.9%

Bugs and requests

NFC Tap

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • Error message: 'need to read a card on the main screen'
  • App closes when scanning NXP Mifare
  • Password protection bug on iOS (cannot enter password)
  • CCFile Error with Type 5 chips on iPhone
  • Required to scan tag before reading/writing memory
  • Throws an error for CCFile
  • Unable to read ST25 chips on iPhone

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Remove automatic tag scan prompt on app open

Vmoto Soco

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NFC Tap

No in-app purchases

None

Vmoto Soco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Tap free?
NFC Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vmoto Soco free?
Vmoto Soco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Tap or Vmoto Soco have ads?
Neither NFC Tap nor Vmoto Soco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or Vmoto Soco?
NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Vmoto Soco every 5 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vmoto Soco on October 19, 2026.

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