# NFC Reader / Writer vs Simply RFID

The clearest difference is rating: Simply RFID at 5.0 against NFC Reader / Writer's 3.6. Simply RFID also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader / Writer's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader / Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simply RFID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply RFID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader / Writer has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, Simply RFID every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader / Writer | Simply RFID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-writer/id1286968328/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-rfid-nox/id1499461156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Sowers](https://appshunter.io/developer/592605673) | [SimplyRFiD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080216670) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader / Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-writer/id1286968328)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works well for NFC reading on compatible devices
- 👍 Nice, clean user interface design
- 🎯 Effective for product traceability and information display
- 💪 Reliable performance on iPhone 7 and newer models
- 🔧 Useful for reading various NFC tag types and formats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on startup for unsupported devices
- ❌ Inconsistent NFC reading functionality across devices
- 📱 Limited compatibility - only works on iPhone 7+
- 😕 Poor documentation and unclear instructions
- ⚠️ Misleading compatibility information in app store

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Simply RFID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-rfid-nox/id1499461156)

This application facilitates mobile inventory management using RFID and barcode scanning. It allows users to organize items into cases and pallets, move them between groups, and ungroup them as needed. Requires specific hardware and a companion server.

**Highlights:** RFID and barcode scanning, Item grouping into cases, Case and pallet organization, Item/case movement, Ungrouping items from cases/pallets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader / Writer free?

NFC Reader / Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simply RFID free?

Simply RFID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader / Writer or Simply RFID?

Simply RFID is rated higher. NFC Reader / Writer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Simply RFID averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader / Writer or Simply RFID have ads?

NFC Reader / Writer shows ads; Simply RFID does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Reader / Writer or Simply RFID?

NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, and Simply RFID every 3 months. Most recently, NFC Reader / Writer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simply RFID on October 10, 2026.

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