# NFC Reader vs NFC Tag Writer & Reader

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Writer & Reader at 5.0 against NFC Reader's 3.7. NFC Tag Writer & Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). NFC Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

NFC Tag Writer & Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, NFC Tag Writer & Reader every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | NFC Tag Writer & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-writer-and-reader/id1615716644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Millau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324286597) | [Monali Paghadal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577491687) |

## 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 Tag Writer & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-writer-and-reader/id1615716644)

Easily read, write, and copy content to NFC tags. Launch actions like calls, messages, or WiFi connections with a tap. Supports various data types including contacts, bookmarks, and custom text.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag content, Write custom data to NFC tags, Copy tag content to infinite tags, Erase tag contents, Tap to Launch feature, Supports various data types (phone, URI, SMS, WiFi, etc.)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Onetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Is NFC Tag Writer & Reader free?

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

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

NFC Tag Writer & Reader is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while NFC Tag Writer & Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both NFC Reader and NFC Tag Writer & Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or NFC Tag Writer & Reader?

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Tag Writer & Reader every 14 months. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on July 7, 2026 and NFC Tag Writer & Reader on September 16, 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.*