Comparison

NFC Reader & Scanner vs Sarotis

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Sarotis

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags. Save tag data, import/export information, and clear or lock tags. Supports various data types like contacts, web links, and Wi-Fi configurations.

Highlights
  • Write/Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format)
  • Save and Import NFC Tag Data
  • Export Data to CSV
  • Clear and Lock NFC Tags
  • Text-to-Speech for Read Data
  • Create vCards, Web Links, Wi-Fi, and more
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With Sarotis - NFC Writer / Reader you are able to write / read your NFC Tags. Additional, you have the ability to save your NFC Tags and write that data to other NFC Tags. The records of scanned NFC Tags can be opened directly, e.g. read contact record can be imported to your contacts or you can execute Siri Shortcuts directly in the app. Features - Write / Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format) - Save NFC Tag data - Import NFC Tag data - Export NFC Tag data (CSV file) - Load saved NFC Tag data and write it to other NFC Tags - Open read data directly - View / Copy raw data - Clear NFC Tags - Lock NFC Tags - Read out scanned NFC Tags (Text to speech) - NFC Tag history (read / write) - Protect NFC Tag with password Section Read NFC - Scan vCards and import it to your contacts - Open locations in map - Open Weblinks - Start FaceTime calls - Start phone calls - Send text messages (SMS) - Read plain text - Read and open eMails - Read Bluetooth - Read Wifi and connect - Read hex data Section Write NFC - Create vCards and write them to NFC Tags - Create locations from a map - Create Siri Shortcuts - Create weblinks - Create FaceTime calls - Create text messages (SMS) - Create eMails - Create plain text - Create phone calls - Create Bluetooth - Create Wifi - Create hex data - Create social media quick links For feedback or feature requests please use the feedback section in the app or send an eMail to support@sarotis-nfc.de. If you like the app, please rate it in the App Store to support future development.

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Scanner4 screens
Sarotis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against NFC Reader & Scanner's 0%. Sarotis also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.9). NFC Reader & Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Reader & Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sarotis holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sarotis's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Reader & Scanner versus Sarotis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & ScannerSarotis
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (7 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdTobias Hauss

Customer experience

NFC Reader & Scanner

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sarotis

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader & Scanner

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$2.99
4 purchases

Sarotis

Subscriptions2
  • Sarotis PRO – Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Sarotis Pro - yearly subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sarotis PRO (All Features)$7.99
  • Sarotis PRO Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NFC Reader & Scanner free?
NFC Reader & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sarotis free?
Sarotis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Scanner or Sarotis?
Sarotis is rated higher. NFC Reader & Scanner averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sarotis averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do NFC Reader & Scanner or Sarotis have ads?
Neither NFC Reader & Scanner nor Sarotis shows ads.

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