Comparison

NFC Reader vs Vexa

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

Vexa

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"La aplicación móvil VEXA ofrece un servicio de alquiler de cargadores portátiles que soluciona el problema de baterías agotadas en teléfonos móviles y otros dispositivos. Solo necesita registrarse, escanear el código QR en la estación, retirar el cargador y conectar su dispositivo. Los cargadores son compatibles con cualquier modelo de móvil o dispositivo gracias a los tres tipos de cables incluidos: Lightning, USB-C y Micro-USB. Es posible cargar dispositivos variados como celulares, audífonos, tabletas y cámaras fotográficas, entre otros."

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens
Vexa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vexa at none against NFC Reader's 1. Vexa also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). NFC Reader's advantage is device support. On price 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. Vexa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Reader versus Vexa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderVexa
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJulien MillauGrupo Unico Internacional, S.A.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Vexa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vexa free?
Vexa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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