# NFC Reader & Scanner vs NFC TagKit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC TagKit at 100% against NFC Reader & Scanner's 0%. NFC TagKit also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). NFC Reader & Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC TagKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC TagKit holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader & Scanner has 7 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of NFC TagKit's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader & Scanner | NFC TagKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-scanner/id1282502362/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [CoreWillSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593858523) |

## 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 TagKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521)

This app allows you to read and write data to various types of RFID tags. It can display detailed information about transponders and supports creating and writing NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags.

**Highlights:** Read transponder information (type, manufacturer, serial number), Display NDEF record data (URL, text, contact), Read data from MIFARE® DESFire® tags, Write files and NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags, Supports various tag types (MIFARE, Ntag, FeliCa, ISO)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader & Scanner free?

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

### Is NFC TagKit free?

NFC TagKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

NFC TagKit is rated higher. NFC Reader & Scanner averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC TagKit averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC TagKit have ads?

Neither NFC Reader & Scanner nor NFC TagKit shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*