NFC Reader & Scanner vs NFC
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
Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.
- Read NFC tag data
- Write text and URLs to NFC tags
- Lock NFC tags to make them read-only
- Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks
- Set and remove NFC tag passwords
- Erase NFC tags
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NFC - Reader & Writer provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to Read, Write, and Lock an NFC Tag. Read: - Tap the Read button to read a compatible NFC Tag. - Opens URL's if allows in settings - Manufacturer & model (NTAG213, NTAG215, Ultralight, Mifare, etc.) - Serial number & tech details - Memory size, tag type & available technologies - iCloud-Synced Tag Read History Write: - Type in text then press the write button to write to an NFC Tag. - Write in text or URL (using https:// format). - Save any template or stack you create Create useful NFC tags in seconds with prebuilt templates: - Wi-Fi Login - Contact Card - Bluetooth - Location / Maps - Website Link - Email - SMS - Custom Text or NDEF Records Lock: - Press the lock button to make an NFC Tag "read only" meaning you will no longer be able to write to that same NFC Tag (This is permanent) Tools: - Set or remove NFC passwords - Erase tags *Works with iPhone 7 or newer* More features to come!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 60% against NFC Reader & Scanner's 0%. NFC also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (96 vs 7). NFC Reader & Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 60% of NFC's.
| Parameter | NFC Reader & Scanner | NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (7 ratings) | 4.3 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Cameron Nazemi |
Customer experience
NFC Reader & Scanner
NFC
Bugs and requests
NFC Reader & Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NFC
Reported bugs
8 issues- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags
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- Not working at all
- Can't get all scans
- Kodu okumuyor
Requested features
7 requests- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version
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- Reset NFC chip
- Clear NFC chip to factory default
In-app purchases
NFC Reader & Scanner
- Upgrade to Pro$2.99
NFC
- NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- NFC Pro$0.99
Questions
Is NFC Reader & Scanner free?
Is NFC free?
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC?
Do NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC have ads?
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