# NFC Tap vs NFC Tool

The clearest difference is ads: NFC Tap at none against NFC Tool's shown. NFC Tap also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (231 vs 6). NFC Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 231 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of NFC Tap's written reviews are positive against 43% of NFC Tool's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | NFC Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tool-reader-and-writer/id6450244599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [HONG KONG MILLION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580338707) |

## 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 Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tool-reader-and-writer/id6450244599)

Harness the power of NFC technology to read and write tags, automate tasks, and control smart home devices. This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile NFC tool for managing personal information, sharing data, and launching applications with a simple tap.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Create personalized tasks, Automate operations with scripts, Control smart home devices, Share and transfer data, Manage NFC tag functionalities

**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 NFC Tool free?

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

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

NFC Tap is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while NFC Tool averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do NFC Tap or NFC Tool have ads?

NFC Tool shows ads; NFC Tap does not.

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