NFC Connect vs NFC Read Write
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Connect
This utility app reads and displays information stored on NFC tags. It supports various NFC tag types and allows users to save tag data to history for later review. Users can also configure auto-scan mode and browser preferences.
- Reads NFC tags
- Displays NDEF message information
- Stores tag data to history
- Auto scan mode configuration
- Browser selection for URLs
- Configurable NDEF recording
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NFC Connect is an application for NFC technology which provide information in simple way by user just open app and touch the phone to NFC tag that store NDEF message. NFC Connect is run on iOS11 (iPhone 7/7+ or later) and developed by Silicon Craft Technology Co.,Ltd., A Thai company which offers novel, custom, and standard design microchip products for RFID and NFC applications. Notice : - This app support all NFC tag type (NDEF formatted). - Store data from tag to histories, which show user what's NDEF type, what's NDEF message and when is tapped. - User can configure this app for auto scan mode, select browser for open URL and select type of NDEF which will be recorded.
NFC Read Write
Easily read and write NFC tags using your iPhone. Securely store encrypted records or unencrypted data like URLs, text, and contact information. Connect to Wi-Fi networks instantly without sharing passwords.
- Read and write NFC tags
- Write encrypted NFConnect records
- Write unencrypted NDEF data
- Store URLs, text, phone numbers, and more
- Join WiFi networks without passwords
- Supports various NFC tag types
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Read and Write NFC tags and inlays with iPhone built-in NFC. Write secure encrypted NFConnect records using Serialio.com NFConnect tags or inlays. Don't have NFC NFConnect tags or inlays? No problem. Write NFConnect records (un-encrypted) to any NDEF tag with sufficient memory. For encrypted NFConnect records In-App-Purchase option enables to write encrypted NFConnect records to many tag types that support NDEF. Use tags and inlays with NFConnect records to join WiFi network without giving out your WiFi password. Now your visitors, friends, business associates, etc. can connect to your WiFi network without knowing your WiFi password. Writes NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format) data to all the NFC tag types shown above: tags, badges, wristbands, keyfobs, cups, plates, PPE (personal protection equipment), etc. Store URL/URI, Plain TEXT, Phone number, SMS, GEO Location, Email, Application, Business Card, and more. Also write RAW data (not formatted like NDEF). Note: NDEF/RAW data can be used by apps like iScanBrowser, Cloud-In-Hand stratus-io Attendance, Mobile Grid, SerialMagic Keys. Contact serialio.com for more information and to purchase NFC-RFID tags, inlays, wireless readers, software applications Starting with iPhone-11 and iOS 13, iPhone built-in NFC supports reading and writing many types of NFC tags and inlays. Some example NFC tag types are ISO-14443A(*1,2,4) tags like NXP NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Classic EV1, Mifare Ultralight (aka Mifare UL), Mifare DESFire, Mifare Plus-SE, Mifare Plus-S, Mifare Plus-X, my-d move - SLE66R01P, FM11RF08, ISO-14443B(*4) tags like AT88RF020, SR176, SRIX512, SRIX4K, and Sony FeliCa(*4) tags, and ISO-15693 tags like ICODE SLI, SLI-X, SLI-X2, Tag-It HF-I Plus. *1 NFC Forum Tag Type 1 *2 NFC Forum Tag Type 2 *3 NFC Forum Tag Type 3 *4 NFC Forum Tag Type 4
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Read Write at 100% against NFC Connect's 0%. NFC Read Write also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0). NFC Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. NFC Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NFC Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Read Write holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Read Write's.
NFC Connect ships an update every 2 months, NFC Read Write every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Connect | NFC Read Write |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SILICON CRAFT TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | Serialio Ltd. |
Customer experience
NFC Connect
NFC Read Write
In-app purchases
NFC Connect
No in-app purchases
NFC Read Write
- Scanning more tags$9.99
- Unlock SmartPoster writing$24.99
- NDEF Text language$24.99
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- MQTT Support$199.99
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