# NFC21 Reader vs Code Scanner ALL

The clearest difference is rating: Code Scanner ALL at 4.5 against NFC21 Reader's 3.0. Code Scanner ALL also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). NFC21 Reader's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Code Scanner ALL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner ALL has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of NFC21 Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of Code Scanner ALL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC21 Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Code Scanner ALL every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC21 Reader | Code Scanner ALL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc21-reader/id1293225257/reviews) | **[4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scanner-all-nfc-qr-code/id1544299999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NFC21 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/787102532) | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC21 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc21-reader/id1293225257)

Easily read and interact with NFC tags. Scan tags to preview content and immediately perform actions like opening websites, adding contacts, or connecting to Wi-Fi. Supports various tag types for seamless interaction.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags, Preview tag content, Directly execute actions, Supports URL, VCard, WiFi, Text, GEO, Phone, Mail, SMS, Continuous improvement and new features, Simple and usable interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Scanner ALL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scanner-all-nfc-qr-code/id1544299999)

This utility app quickly scans various types of codes, including NFC tags, AirTags, QR codes, and barcodes. It offers features like NFC writing, history saving, and QR code creation, all without requiring an internet connection for scanning.

**Highlights:** NFC tag reader and writer, AirTag information scanner, QR code and barcode scanning, QR code creation and sharing, Offline scanning capability, Scan history saving, Flashlight support for dark scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC21 Reader free?

NFC21 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Scanner ALL free?

Code Scanner ALL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC21 Reader or Code Scanner ALL?

Code Scanner ALL is rated higher. NFC21 Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Code Scanner ALL averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do NFC21 Reader or Code Scanner ALL have ads?

Code Scanner ALL shows ads; NFC21 Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC21 Reader or Code Scanner ALL?

NFC21 Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, and Code Scanner ALL every 4 months. Most recently, NFC21 Reader was updated on September 18, 2026 and Code Scanner ALL on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*