Comparison

NFC Reader / Writer vs NFC Reader And Writer

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

Head to head
About

NFC Reader / Writer

This utility app allows you to read, save, and share information stored on NFC tags. It can extract data like URLs, contact cards, and text messages. Note that NFC tag reading requires an iPhone 7 or newer.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Save tags for later
  • Share tag data
  • Save contacts from tags
  • Open URLs from tags
  • Display text messages
Features
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With NFC Reader you can read tags, save them for later viewing, share them, save contacts, open URLs and more! Be advised: Reading NFC tags requires iPhone 7, 8, or X. FAQ: - Will my iPhone work with NFC? That depends: iPhone 7 and up supports NFC reading and NFC reading only works when NFC tags are NDEF formatted. If you're not sure what that means, you can reach out to our support for more information. - Are NFC tags RFID tags? No, NFC NDEF tags are not RFID tags - this means your gym cards, debit/credit cards, hotel cards, etc aren't readable by this app. - Will this app help me pair to my speaker/router/camera/etc? No, this app doesn't support deep integrations into NFC enabled products - this app is intended to read NFC tags and display data within those tags. Some tags contain actionable data like website URLs, text messages, geotags, contact cards, etc. If you have any questions, reach out to me at andrew@baristable.com

About

NFC Reader And Writer

This utility app allows users to read and write NFC tags, with support for cloning. Its straightforward interface makes it accessible for both tech enthusiasts and developers working with NFC technology.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • Clone NFC tags
  • Multi-label reading and writing
  • Simple and easy-to-understand interface
Features
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NFC reader is a powerful NFC reader. NFC label reading and writing can be realized. Cloning of NFC tags is also supported. Support multi label reading and writing. The interface is simple and easy to understand. Whether you are a technology enthusiast or preparing to develop NFC related products, this tool can help you play NFC better. [Instructions for Continuous Subscription Members] 1. Continuous subscriptions will automatically renew until you close them. 2. You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time by going to your iTunes account. 3. 24 hours before the expiration of the subscription service, the system will automatically renew and deduct corresponding fees according to the subscription type. 4. To disable the continuous monthly subscription service, please operate in the "Account Settings" at least 24 hours in advance. 5. The trial period is 3 days, and it will automatically renew as a paid subscription after the trial ends. 6. Any unused portion (if any) during the trial period will be automatically invalidated when the user purchases a paid subscription. 7. Privacy and Policy: http://www.kunpenglife.com/yinsixieyi.html " 8. User License Agreement (EULA): http://www.kunpenglife.com/yonghuxieyi.html 9. Technical support: http://www.kunpenglife.com 10. Due to the subscription being made through the Apple App Store, we are unable to view or modify your subscription information. If you have any questions about payment and subscription, please visit https://support.apple.com/zh-cn/HT204084 Initiate a refund request to Apple.

Screenshots

NFC Reader / Writer1 screens
NFC Reader And Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Reader And Writer at 67% against NFC Reader / Writer's 16%. NFC Reader And Writer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). NFC Reader / Writer's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 1.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 / Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC Reader And Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Reader / Writer holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of NFC Reader / Writer's written reviews are positive against 67% of NFC Reader And Writer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, NFC Reader And Writer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Reader / Writer versus NFC Reader And Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader / WriterNFC Reader And Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (19 ratings) — better1.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Sowers魁鹏 宋

Customer experience

NFC Reader / Writer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative79.2%

NFC Reader And Writer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%

Bugs and requests

NFC Reader / Writer

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes immediately on launch for devices without NFC support
  • NFC reading fails on iPhone 6, 6S, and SE despite claimed compatibility
  • Session invalidated - feature not supported error messages
  • Apple Pay popup appears when scanning NFC tags
  • Unreadable symbols displayed on screen during scanning
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  • App won't open on multiple device models
  • CoreNFC framework compatibility issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for older iPhone models (iPhone 6, 6S, SE)
  • Ability to open amiibo files from Google Drive
  • Italian language support
  • Better error handling and user notifications
  • Support for writing NFC tags on all compatible devices
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  • Graceful handling for devices without NFC hardware

NFC Reader And Writer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader / Writer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

NFC Reader And Writer

Subscriptions1
  • 三个月的会员3 Days trial$1.993 Months
One-time1
  • NFC VIP$2.99

Questions

Is NFC Reader / Writer free?
NFC Reader / Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Reader And Writer free?
NFC Reader And Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader / Writer or NFC Reader And Writer?
NFC Reader / Writer is rated higher. NFC Reader / Writer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while NFC Reader And Writer averages 1.7 from 16 ratings.
Do NFC Reader / Writer or NFC Reader And Writer have ads?
Both NFC Reader / Writer and NFC Reader And Writer show ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader / Writer or NFC Reader And Writer?
NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, and NFC Reader And Writer every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC Reader / Writer was updated on November 3, 2026 and NFC Reader And Writer on November 3, 2026.

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