# NFC Reader vs NFCSmart

The clearest difference is rating: NFCSmart at 5.0 against NFC Reader's 3.7. NFCSmart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader's advantage is ratings volume (43 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. NFCSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFCSmart 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.

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, NFCSmart every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | NFCSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/nfcsmart-reader-and-write/id6737215164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Millau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324286597) | [敖 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769661976) |

## 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 |


### NFCSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfcsmart-reader-and-write/id6737215164)

This application allows users to easily read and write data to NFC tags on iOS devices. It offers features like quick scanning, custom data writing, batch processing, and secure data handling. The intuitive interface makes NFC interactions accessible for everyone.

**Highlights:** Quick NFC Tag Reading, NFC Tag Writing, Batch Mode for multiple tags, User-Friendly Interface, Data Encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Is NFCSmart free?

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

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

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

### Do NFC Reader or NFCSmart have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; NFCSmart does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or NFCSmart?

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and NFCSmart every 4 days. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on July 7, 2026 and NFCSmart on June 10, 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.*