Comparison

NFC Tap vs NFCFind

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

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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

NFCFind

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A digital identity for your things. NFCFind turns any NFC tag into a lifeline for the things you care about. Stick a tag on your keys, laptop, bag, bike, pet collar, or tools. If something gets lost or borrowed, NFCFind helps bring it home. WHY NFCFIND No proprietary trackers, no location broadcasting. NFCFind works with everyday NXP NTAG chips, costs a fraction of hardware trackers, and keeps your personal information private from strangers. HOW IT WORKS 1. Stick an NFCFind tag on your item. 2. Open NFCFind, tap your iPhone to the tag, and link it to the item. 3. If your item is lost, anyone with a modern phone can tap the tag - the app opens if installed, or a private web page opens if not. 4. The finder can message you through NFCFind. You see them; they never see your private details. CORE FEATURES AI Item Recognition Add a photo and NFCFind identifies your item - name, category, and description fill themselves. Blurry shot or two items in frame? The app coaches a better photo. Lost & Found Mark an item as lost from its detail screen and choose what finders can see. Finders get a clean public page where they can message you and share where they found it. Your email and home address are never shown. Lending & Borrowing Stop chasing borrowed stuff. Lend in one tap - no request to accept, it's active instantly in the borrower's app. Set a due date, get return reminders, and when the item is back just scan its tag: the loan closes automatically. In-App Messaging Message finders directly inside the app, with the item name shown as the conversation title so you always know what it is about. New messages arrive as push notifications. Someone who scans from a browser can send you a one-way message; a finder using the app can chat two-way. Ownership Transfer Selling a bike or handing down a laptop? Transfer ownership in two taps. The tag, its scan history, and lending records move with the item, and the new owner accepts to take over. Privacy by Design Finders never see your email or home address. Your name and a masked phone number are shown by default - you can hide them in your privacy settings. Conversations are private to the participants, and messages are encrypted. Notifications Push and email notifications with per-category preferences: lost-item alerts, lending due dates, and transfer requests. Borrowers who do not have the app receive lending and return notices by text message. FOR TEAMS & BUSINESSES NFCFind organizations turn your phone into a shared asset tracker for a whole crew or facility. Organizations Multi-user teams with Owner, Admin, and Member roles. Share tags and items across your organization, with an activity log so you can see who did what. Shared Items & Tools Tag your equipment and tools, then share them across the org. Each item record holds a name, category, description, serial number, estimated value, storage location, notes, and up to five photos. Lend items to teammates with due dates and track their return. WHO USES NFCFIND Commuters, students, travelers, pet owners, parents, contractors, property managers, film crews, schools, warehouses, and IT asset teams. PLANS - Free - up to 5 tags - Basic - more tags and organization features - Pro - higher limits and more allowances - Business - a custom plan with unlimited tags for larger teams Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or cancelled anytime in Settings. Current pricing is shown before you purchase. WHAT YOU NEED An iPhone with NFC running iOS 17 or later (iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or newer). NFCFind tags or any NTAG213, NTAG215, or NTAG216 chip. PRIVACY We collect the minimum needed to run the service. Scans by strangers stay anonymous unless they choose to message you, and your contact details are never shared beyond what you allow. Read the full policy in the app. SUPPORT Questions or business onboarding - our team responds from inside the app. Welcome to NFCFind.

Screenshots

NFC Tap4 screens
NFCFind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tap at none against NFCFind's 4. NFCFind's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. NFCFind sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, NFCFind monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Tap versus NFCFind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC TapNFCFind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (231 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronicsAUGEAS TECHNOLOGIES

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

NFCFind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NFC Tap

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NFCFind

Subscriptions4
  • NFCFind Basic Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NFCFind Pro Plan Monthly$14.991 Month
  • NFCFind Basic Plan Yearly$99.991 Year
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  • NFCFind Pro Plan Yearly$150.001 Year

Questions

Is NFC Tap free?
NFC Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFCFind free?
NFCFind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Tap or NFCFind have ads?
Neither NFC Tap nor NFCFind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tap or NFCFind?
NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and NFCFind monthly. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFCFind on October 14, 2026.

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