BLE NFC Reader vs NFC Tag Encoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE NFC Reader
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If you want to use the APP, please contact us to get Chilitag BLE NFC Reader. We will send the sample to you, and provide various RFID solutions for you. Chilitag BLE NFC Reader features: ►Supports communication via Mifare,Topaz and Felica ►Supports NFC Tag Type 1 ~ 4 & Type V ►Supports ISO 14443 A IOS Video: https://youtu.be/gOCFLUmvjJY Chilitag Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXiLpwoyTzTMGry8By-qkzA WEBSITE : http://www.chilitag.com.tw/ Address: 14F.-1, NO.29, HAIBIAN RD., LINGYA DIST., KAOHSIUNG CITY 802, TAIWAN (R.O.C.) Phone: +886 79718899
NFC Tag Encoder
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NFC Tag Encoder makes user easier to setup and NFC Tags product from Silicon Craft Technology. This app provides setup solution for SIC43NT and SIC43NTG2 tags, which are an NFC tag type 2 IC with tampering detection pin and anti-counterfeiting feature. They can be used in many ways e.g. as a proof-of-purchase, proof-of-delivery, cloud-based anti-counterfeiting authentication, and premium product marketing campaign. In this app, there are read mode and write mode which is designed to use with SIC43NT and SIC43NTG2 NFC tag. Just touch your smartphone to the tag and select “read” to get the information or “write” to record the information and setup the tag.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BLE NFC Reader at every 10 days against NFC Tag Encoder's every 2 months. BLE NFC Reader also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLE NFC Reader ships an update every 10 days, NFC Tag Encoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE NFC Reader | NFC Tag Encoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHILITAG | SILICON CRAFT TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
BLE NFC Reader
No in-app purchases
NFC Tag Encoder
No in-app purchases
Questions
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