NFC Reader & Scanner vs NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Reader & Scanner
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.
- Scan NFC tags automatically
- Load URLs in integrated browser
- Load URLs in third-party browsers (in-app purchase)
- Organize scans into folders
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Scan NFC tags with your iPhone Simply hold your iPhone over an NFC tag and the app will automatically scan it. Requires NFC compatible devices. FEATURES - Quickly loads URL in integrated browser - Load in third-party browsers (In-App Purchase) - Organize scans into folders
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
This utility app allows users to scan and read data from NFC tags. It provides a straightforward interface for accessing raw information and exporting it. The application is free to use and does not display advertisements.
- Scan NFC tags
- Read NFC tag data
- Export RAW data
- Simple interface
- No advertisements
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Hold your iPhone near a tag and see what's inside. Then edit it, copy it to another tag, or wipe it clean. Version 2.0 is a full rewrite with a new design and many new features. FREE, NO ADS Reading, erasing and export are free forever. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-up. READ & ERASE • Tag type, exact chip model, ID, memory size and lock status • Text, links and other NDEF records in plain, readable form • Raw memory dump with a HEX view for non-NDEF tags • Copy any value with one tap • Export a scan as clean JSON • Erase a tag back to blank PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Write text or a link: web, email, phone, SMS or location • Clone a tag to a blank tag in a few taps • Write files or several records at once • Edit records as JSON, or raw memory in a hex editor • Write to and erase password-protected NTAG21x tags • Permanent lock (can't be undone) Your first 3 writes are free, clones included. Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Bank cards, transit passes and encrypted access cards are protected by design. iOS doesn't allow copying or editing them, so the app shows only their ID and basic info. • Works offline. No data collection. • You need an iPhone with NFC. Made by one independent developer: me. Question or an idea? Use the support link, I read every message.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer at none against NFC Reader & Scanner's 1. NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%). NFC Reader & Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support 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 Reader & Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NFC Reader & Scanner | NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 100 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Aleksandr Balyberdin |
Customer experience
NFC Reader & Scanner
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
In-app purchases
NFC Reader & Scanner
- Upgrade to Pro$2.99
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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