Comparison

NFC Reader vs Inventory & Storage Manager

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

Inventory & Storage Manager

Easily manage your inventory and storage using NFC tags, QR codes, and barcodes. Automatically retrieve product details and store your inventory data locally or on NFC tags for quick access. Compatible with Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • NFC tag read/write compatibility
  • QR and 2D barcode reading
  • Automatic product data retrieval
  • Local and iCloud storage
  • NFC tag inventory tracking
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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Inventory & Storage Manager features: - Read and Write compatibility with most NFC tags (miFare, iso7816, ISO15693, feliCa, etc.) - Read compatibility with most QR and 2D barcodes (upce, code39, code39Mod43, ean13, ean8, code93, code128, pdf417, qr, aztec, itf14, dataMatrix) - Automatic retrieval of products names, description and even images from valid EAN barcodes. - Storing products and storages containing products locally in your iOS device, iCloud, and transfer then to NFC tags. - Retrieval of inventory data from NFC tags: you can keep track of your inventory without the need of opening boxes or drawers! All the data in the palm of your hand in a matter of seconds! - Apple Watch compatible!

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens
Inventory & Storage Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Reader at 3.8 against Inventory & Storage Manager's 1.0. NFC Reader also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 1). Inventory & Storage Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inventory & Storage Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, Inventory & Storage Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC Reader versus Inventory & Storage Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderInventory & Storage Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (42 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien MillauFrancisco Fortes Lucena

Customer experience

NFC Reader

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Inventory & Storage Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Inventory & Storage Manager

One-time1
  • Full package$2.99

Questions

Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inventory & Storage Manager free?
Inventory & Storage Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader or Inventory & Storage Manager?
NFC Reader is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Inventory & Storage Manager averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NFC Reader or Inventory & Storage Manager have ads?
NFC Reader shows ads; Inventory & Storage Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or Inventory & Storage Manager?
NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Inventory & Storage Manager weekly. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Inventory & Storage Manager on October 5, 2026.

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