Comparison

NFC Reader vs NFC Tags

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

NFC Tags

This application allows iOS users to read and write data on NFC tags. Create personalized tags for URLs, contacts, or Wi-Fi settings, and associate them with quick actions like making calls or opening apps. It simplifies NFC technology interaction for seamless use at home, work, or while traveling.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Write data to NFC tags
  • Create personalized tags
  • Write URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi settings
  • Perform quick actions
  • Associate tags with app actions
Features
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NFC Tags is a user-friendly application designed specifically for the iOS platform. With NFC technology, you can read and write data on NFC tags using your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: - Read and Write NFC Tag Data: With NFC Tags, you can effortlessly read information stored on pre-written NFC tags and write data onto new NFC tags. - Create Personalized Tags: Write URLs, contact information, Wi-Fi settings, and more onto NFC tags to turn them into your personal assistants. - Perform Actions Quickly: Associate tags with specific actions like making a phone call, sending a message, or opening an application for swift execution. NFC Tags simplifies the process of utilizing NFC technology, allowing you to conveniently manage and interact with NFC tags. Whether at home, the office, or while traveling, it provides a seamless experience. Please note that NFC Tags is only compatible with iOS devices that support NFC functionality. Ensure that your device supports NFC for the best experience.

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens
NFC Tags4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Reader at 3.7 against NFC Tags's 1.0. NFC Reader also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 3). NFC Tags's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. NFC Tags asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NFC Reader versus NFC Tags: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderNFC Tags
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien MillauGOZOY LIMITED

Customer experience

NFC Reader

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

NFC Tags

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

NFC Tags

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Tags free?
NFC Tags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader or NFC Tags?
NFC Reader is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while NFC Tags averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do NFC Reader or NFC Tags have ads?
Both NFC Reader and NFC Tags show ads.

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