Comparison

NFC Reader / Writer 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 / 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

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
Read full description

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 / Writer1 screens
Sarotis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against NFC Reader / Writer's 16%. Sarotis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.9 vs 3.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 / Writer 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of NFC Reader / Writer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sarotis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, Sarotis every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NFC Reader / Writer versus Sarotis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader / WriterSarotis
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (19 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SowersTobias Hauss

Customer experience

NFC Reader / Writer

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

Sarotis

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

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

Sarotis

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader / Writer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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 / Writer free?
NFC Reader / Writer 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 / Writer or Sarotis?
Sarotis is rated higher. NFC Reader / Writer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Sarotis averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do NFC Reader / Writer or Sarotis have ads?
NFC Reader / Writer shows ads; Sarotis does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader / Writer or Sarotis?
NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, and Sarotis every 4 weeks. Most recently, NFC Reader / Writer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Sarotis on October 12, 2026.

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