# NFC Reader vs NFC Writer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Writer at 100% against NFC Reader's 0%. NFC Writer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). NFC Reader's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NFC Writer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Writer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | NFC Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-writer-write-to-tags/id1557158855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Millau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324286597) | [Jedidiah Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488220786) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### NFC Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-writer-write-to-tags/id1557158855)

Easily read, write, and copy NFC tags. Add custom URLs or text to NFC stickers and cards. A straightforward tool for interacting with NFC technology.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Write to NFC tags, Copy NFC tags, Add custom URLs, Add custom text

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFC Writer free?

NFC Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader or NFC Writer?

NFC Writer is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while NFC Writer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader or NFC Writer have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; NFC Writer does not.

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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.*