Comparison

NFC Reader vs KXReaderKits

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

Head to head
About

NFC Reader

Instantly read NFC and RFID tags without an account or internet connection. It supports various tag types, including business cards, Wi-Fi credentials, and location data, with features like multi-scan and a detailed history.

Highlights
  • Read NFC/RFID tags instantly
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports multiple tag types (vCard, Wi-Fi, URL)
  • Scan history and multi-scan
  • Hexadecimal data view
  • Share tag content
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
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Hold your iPhone near any NFC or RFID tag and instantly read its content. No account. No setup. Works offline. REAL-WORLD USE CASES • Tap a business card tag → contact imported directly into your address book • Tap a WiFi tag → connected instantly, no password typing • Tap a product tag → URL opens in your browser automatically • Tap a door or badge tag → phone number dialed or email drafted in one step • Tap a location tag → map opens with the exact coordinates • Tap a NFC label on equipment → log and track your assets • Tap an unknown tag → raw content and hex data displayed for technical analysis SUPPORTED TAG TYPES • Text — view and copy raw text • URL & URI — open links instantly (http, ftp, file and other schemes) • vCard — import contacts with all fields prefilled • Phone — dial the stored number directly • Email — compose a message with subject and body prefilled • SMS — open Messages with recipient and text prefilled • WiFi — connect to a network automatically, including open networks • Location — view coordinates on a map • Smart Poster — display title and URL from composite tags • FeliCa — read IDm and system code from FeliCa tags • MiFare — read identifier from MiFare tags (ISO 14443, ISO 15693, ISO 18092) • RFID — compatible with a wide range of RFID tags and transponders KEY FEATURES • Multi-Scan — scan multiple tags in one session and review all results at once • Scan History — every tag saved automatically with date and type • Hex View — inspect the raw tag payload in hexadecimal • Share — export tag content via any app on your device • In-App Browser — open URLs without leaving the app • Privacy First — no account required, no data sent to any server • Dark Mode — full support for iOS dark mode

About

KXReaderKits

Features
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KXReaderKits helps user to send and receive APDU commands to ISO7816 standard contact smart card through KX906 Smart Token. User can control smart card reader step by step and perform operations on inserted ISO7816 smart card. KXReaderKits also helps user to perform fingerprint operations through capacitive fingerprint area sensor.

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens
KXReaderKits2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KXReaderKits at none against NFC Reader's 1. KXReaderKits also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KXReaderKits asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, KXReaderKits monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Reader versus KXReaderKits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderKXReaderKits
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien MillauKEYXENTIC INC.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

KXReaderKits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KXReaderKits free?
KXReaderKits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Reader or KXReaderKits have ads?
NFC Reader shows ads; KXReaderKits does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or KXReaderKits?
NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and KXReaderKits monthly. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on October 5, 2026 and KXReaderKits on October 8, 2026.

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