NFC Reader & Scanner vs NFC Toolkit
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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 Toolkit
Read full descriptionHide full description
NFC Toolkit is the ultimate app for reading, writing, and managing NFC tags and smart labels on your iPhone. Whether you need to read NDEF data, write contact information, launch URLs, compose SMS messages, or dial phone numbers — NFC Toolkit does it all with a clean, intuitive interface. KEY FEATURES: • Read NFC Tags: Instantly scan and read any NFC tag. View NDEF records including text, URLs, contacts, phone numbers, SMS, email, and more. • Write NFC Tags: Easily write data to blank or rewritable NFC tags. Choose from multiple content types: - Contact (vCard) - URL / Website - Email Address - SMS Message - Phone Number - Text Note - Social Media Links (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Tumblr, Vimeo, Discord, GitHub, Spotify) • Tag History: Automatically saves every tag you scan or write. Browse your full history with timestamps and content previews. • Location Tags: Save your current GPS coordinates to an NFC tag and never lose your parking spot or location again. • QR Code Scanner: Built-in QR/barcode scanner for reading codes and writing their content to NFC tags. • Clean Design: Beautiful, modern interface with Lottie animations, dark and light modes, and smooth navigation. • No Account Required: Works entirely offline. No sign-up, no tracking, no data collection. • Free & Private: All data stays on your device. Your privacy is our priority. Download NFC Toolkit today and unlock the full potential of your iPhone's NFC capabilities. Perfect for automation enthusiasts, smart home users, business professionals, and anyone who wants to get more done with NFC technology.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Toolkit at none against NFC Reader & Scanner's 1. NFC Reader & Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). 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 Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NFC Reader & Scanner | NFC Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Muhammad Rizwan Hassan |
In-app purchases
NFC Reader & Scanner
- Upgrade to Pro$2.99
NFC Toolkit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NFC Reader & Scanner free?
Is NFC Toolkit free?
Do NFC Reader & Scanner or NFC Toolkit have ads?
Other comparisons















