# NFC Reader & Scanner vs NFC Reader / Writer

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Reader / Writer at 3.6 against NFC Reader & Scanner's 1.9. NFC Reader / Writer also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 0%). NFC Reader & Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC Reader / Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Reader / Writer holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 16% of NFC Reader / Writer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader & Scanner | NFC Reader / Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-scanner/id1282502362/reviews) | **[3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-writer/id1286968328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **16.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Andrew Sowers](https://appshunter.io/developer/592605673) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-scanner/id1282502362)

This utility allows you to scan NFC tags directly from your iPhone. It automatically reads tag data and can open URLs in an integrated or third-party browser. Scans can be organized into folders for easy management.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags automatically, Load URLs in integrated browser, Load URLs in third-party browsers (in-app purchase), Organize scans into folders

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### NFC Reader / Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-writer/id1286968328)

This utility app allows you to read, save, and share information stored on NFC tags. It can extract data like URLs, contact cards, and text messages. Note that NFC tag reading requires an iPhone 7 or newer.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Save tags for later, Share tag data, Save contacts from tags, Open URLs from tags, Display text messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works well for NFC reading on compatible devices
- 👍 Nice, clean user interface design
- 🎯 Effective for product traceability and information display
- 💪 Reliable performance on iPhone 7 and newer models
- 🔧 Useful for reading various NFC tag types and formats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on startup for unsupported devices
- ❌ Inconsistent NFC reading functionality across devices
- 📱 Limited compatibility - only works on iPhone 7+
- 😕 Poor documentation and unclear instructions
- ⚠️ Misleading compatibility information in app store

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch for devices without NFC support
- NFC reading fails on iPhone 6, 6S, and SE despite claimed compatibility
- Session invalidated - feature not supported error messages
- Apple Pay popup appears when scanning NFC tags
- Unreadable symbols displayed on screen during scanning

**Requested features**

- Support for older iPhone models (iPhone 6, 6S, SE)
- Ability to open amiibo files from Google Drive
- Italian language support
- Better error handling and user notifications
- Support for writing NFC tags on all compatible devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader & Scanner free?

NFC Reader & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFC Reader / Writer free?

NFC Reader / Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC Reader / Writer?

NFC Reader / Writer is rated higher. NFC Reader & Scanner averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC Reader / Writer averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC Reader / Writer have ads?

NFC Reader / Writer shows ads; NFC Reader & Scanner does not.

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