NFC Reader / Writer vs Moja QR Code Scan & Generate
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
Moja QR Code Scan & Generate
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Open the app and the camera is already running. Point it at a code and the answer is on screen — no landing page, no shutter button, no waiting. Then it does the obvious next thing. A Wi-Fi code joins the network. A contact saves to Contacts. An event goes into Calendar. An address opens in Maps. You are not handed a wall of text to copy out yourself. And when you need a code of your own, this is a design tool as much as a scanner. SCANS EVERYTHING, ON YOUR DEVICE • Twelve formats: QR, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF-14 and Interleaved 2 of 5 • Over 40 kinds of code understood properly, each with the actions that suit it • Read a code out of a photo you already have, including light-on-dark ones • Decoding happens on your iPhone. Your history is stored only on your iPhone MAKE CODES WORTH LOOKING AT Most QR apps hand you the same black square. This one does not. • 120 kinds of code to create — Wi-Fi, contacts, events, payments, tickets, menus and 115 more • 13 one-tap templates to start from • 9 module shapes, 7 frame styles and 7 centre styles — 49 eye combinations • Linear, radial and sweep gradients • Your own logo in the middle, or a photograph behind the whole code • Error correction and quiet zone you can set yourself, with a live scan-safety warning • Save to Photos, or send it anywhere the share sheet reaches — printers included KNOW WHERE A LINK GOES BEFORE YOU OPEN IT A QR code tells you nothing about its destination. That is the whole problem with them. • The full address, spelled out • Every redirect it passes through, in order • The certificate at the other end, with its issuer and expiry • A plain-language summary of the page waiting for you IT LIVES EVERYWHERE ON iOS • Home Screen widget showing your last code, and a Lock Screen shortcut into the scanner • Siri, Spotlight, Shortcuts and the Action button • Share a link from any app to turn it into a code • 22 languages, with full VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support HISTORY THAT IS ACTUALLY USEFUL • Every scan and every code you made, in one searchable list • Re-scanning something updates it rather than filling the list with duplicates • Compare two codes side by side • Export the lot as CSV FREE AND PRO Scanning is unlimited and always free, as is your history and 57 of the 120 code types. QR Pro adds the remaining 63 code types, the link safety checks, restyling a code you scanned, and the alternate app icons. Weekly, monthly and yearly plans are available; the price and the renewal terms are shown before you buy, and you can cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://moja-app.com/app-static/qrscanner/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Moja QR Code Scan & Generate at every 3 days against NFC Reader / Writer's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 / Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Moja QR Code Scan & Generate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC Reader / Writer ships an update monthly, Moja QR Code Scan & Generate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Reader / Writer | Moja QR Code Scan & Generate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Sowers | Suphaphon Dachoengkhao |
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
Moja QR Code Scan & Generate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NFC Reader / Writer
- Remove Ads$1.99
Moja QR Code Scan & Generate
- Basic - Weekly$0.997 Days
- Basic - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Studio+ - Weekly$2.997 Days
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- Studio+ - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Basic - Yearly$29.991 Year
- Studio+ - Yearly$99.991 Year
Questions
Is NFC Reader / Writer free?
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