Comparison

SmartPlateNFCReader vs NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

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

Head to head
About

SmartPlateNFCReader

Features
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NFC tag reading application developed by Aquabits Spirals. This simple app read NFC tags and launch Safari. (Supported format is currently TypeU and Type Sp.) Compatible with iPhone 7,7 Plus or higher.

About

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

This utility app allows users to scan and read data from NFC tags. It provides a straightforward interface for accessing raw information and exporting it. The application is free to use and does not display advertisements.

Highlights
  • Scan NFC tags
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Export RAW data
  • Simple interface
  • No advertisements
Features
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Hold your iPhone near a tag and see what's inside. Then edit it, copy it to another tag, or wipe it clean. Version 2.0 is a full rewrite with a new design and many new features. FREE, NO ADS Reading, erasing and export are free forever. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-up. READ & ERASE β€’ Tag type, exact chip model, ID, memory size and lock status β€’ Text, links and other NDEF records in plain, readable form β€’ Raw memory dump with a HEX view for non-NDEF tags β€’ Copy any value with one tap β€’ Export a scan as clean JSON β€’ Erase a tag back to blank PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) β€’ Write text or a link: web, email, phone, SMS or location β€’ Clone a tag to a blank tag in a few taps β€’ Write files or several records at once β€’ Edit records as JSON, or raw memory in a hex editor β€’ Write to and erase password-protected NTAG21x tags β€’ Permanent lock (can't be undone) Your first 3 writes are free, clones included. Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. GOOD TO KNOW β€’ Bank cards, transit passes and encrypted access cards are protected by design. iOS doesn't allow copying or editing them, so the app shows only their ID and basic info. β€’ Works offline. No data collection. β€’ You need an iPhone with NFC. Made by one independent developer: me. Question or an idea? Use the support link, I read every message.

Screenshots

SmartPlateNFCReader2 screens
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartPlateNFCReader at every 5 weeks against NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's every 100 months. SmartPlateNFCReader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartPlateNFCReader ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer every 100 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
SmartPlateNFCReader versus NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartPlateNFCReaderNFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”33.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 100 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAquabit Spirals Inc.Aleksandr Balyberdin

In-app purchases

None

SmartPlateNFCReader

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartPlateNFCReader free?
SmartPlateNFCReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer free?
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartPlateNFCReader or NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer have ads?
Neither SmartPlateNFCReader nor NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartPlateNFCReader or NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer?
SmartPlateNFCReader ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer every 100 months. Most recently, SmartPlateNFCReader was updated on October 5, 2026 and NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer on October 10, 2026.

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