NFC Reader / Writer vs BVGT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Read NFC tags
- Save tags for later
- Share tag data
- Save contacts from tags
- Open URLs from tags
- Display text messages
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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
BVGT
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Stop guessing when your next U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, or bus is coming. BVGT brings live departure countdowns straight to your iPhone—so you always know exactly how long you have. Key Features - Real-Time Countdown See “2 min” or “5 min” until departure—updated every few seconds. - Personalized Stops Pin the stations you use most (home, gym, café, library) and access them instantly. - Clean, Intuitive Design A simple interface that lets you find departure times at a glance. Why You’ll Love It Your day follows a routine: home → gym → coffee shop → library. BVGT makes each transition seamless—open the app, tap your pinned stop, and you know exactly when to leave. No more rushing downstairs or waiting out in the cold. What’s New - Initial Release with live countdowns, personalized stops, and a polished interface. Download BVGT now and take the guesswork out of Berlin public transport. Email: support@the-hangover.company Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.the-hangover.company/products/bvgt/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BVGT at none against NFC Reader / Writer's shown. BVGT also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 / Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BVGT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, BVGT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Reader / Writer | BVGT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Sowers | The Hangover Company |
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
BVGT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NFC Reader / Writer
- Remove Ads$1.99
BVGT
- 1 month BVGT pro$0.991 Month
- 1 year of BVGT pro$9.991 Year
Questions
Is NFC Reader / Writer free?
Is BVGT free?
Do NFC Reader / Writer or BVGT have ads?
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader / Writer or BVGT?
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