Comparison

NFC Tap vs NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

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 new NFC core feature of iOS 17, 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

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

Easily read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags on your iPhone. Scan contacts, Wi-Fi credentials, URLs, and more. Create custom NFC tags with smart actions for simplified tasks.

Highlights
  • Read NFC & RFID tags
  • Write data to NFC tags
  • View detailed tag information
  • Perform smart actions after scanning
  • Supports various NFC formats
  • Capacity alerts for writing
Features
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NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner— The ultimate all-in-one NFC and scanning app for iPhone. Easily read and write NFC tags, plus a powerful NEW QR Code & Barcode Scanner — all in one place. New: QR Code & Barcode Scanner - Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, payments, products, and more. No extra app needed. Key Features - Fast NFC Tag Reading — Scan contacts, Wi-Fi, URLs, and social profiles in seconds - Easy NFC Tag Writing — Create custom tags with capacity alerts - Smart Actions — Instantly connect to Wi-Fi, add contacts, or open links - Technical Insights — View tag type, serial number, and memory size Compatibility: Works on all NFC-enabled iPhones (iPhone 7 and later). QR Code & Barcode Scanner works on all devices. Whether you need an NFC reader, NFC writer, QR code scanner, or barcode reader — this is the only app you’ll ever need. Questions or Feedback? Leave a review or contact us at support@smartwidgetlabs.com. Your input helps us improve! Terms of Use: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

NFC Tap4 screens
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tap at none against NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's 10. NFC Tap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 22%). NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 475 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of NFC Tap's written reviews are positive against 22% of NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC Tap versus NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC TapNFC Tools & QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (229 ratings)4.4 (475 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better21.5% of reviews
Number of ratings229475 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronicsFLOWMATIC PTE. LTD

Customer experience

NFC Tap

All ratings219 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative40.8%

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

All ratings475 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.5%

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
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  • Remove automatic tag scan prompt on app open

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NFC Tap

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Weekly Trial 50% Off3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 高级月度订阅$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • Lifetime Premium Discount 50%$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium - Lucky Offer$15.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$19.99
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  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99

Questions

Is NFC Tap free?
NFC Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner free?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tap or NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner averages 4.4 from 475 ratings.
Do NFC Tap or NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner have ads?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner shows ads; NFC Tap does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner?
NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on September 21, 2026 and NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner on September 27, 2026.

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