Comparison

NFC Reader vs NFC Card Reader

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 Card Reader

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The NFC Card Reader allows you to effortlessly read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags right from your phone. From scanning contacts and connecting to WiFi to accessing detailed tag information, this app simplifies NFC usage and makes it quick and efficient. FEATURES: - NFC Card Scan: You can scan multiple NFC tags, including MIFARE, NTAG and more. - NFC Card Write: Write various formats to NFC tags like Text, URL, SMS, Phone Number, Contact, Email, WiFi, Bluetooth, Face Time etc. - QR Scan: Scan NFC tags and QR codes with your device - QR Write: Easily write data to NFC tags or Generate custom QR codes for personal, social, streaming, cloud storage, finance, and utility needs. Compatibility: Works seamlessly on NFC-enabled devices. If your device isn’t supported, you’ll receive an alert. It also supports RFID and HID tags operating at 13.56 MHz for select compatible formats. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Get paid subscription to discover more advance features. ▢ No Ads Anymore ▢ Duration wise package 1 Week - 6.99 USD 1 Year - 49.99 USD Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as your purchase is confirmed. More Details: Privacy Policy: https://jadavdarsh.blogspot.com/2024/06/jadav-darsh-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://jadavdarsh.blogspot.com/2024/06/jadav-darsh-terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens
NFC Card Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NFC Card Reader at 15.5 against NFC Reader's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and NFC Card Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NFC Reader versus NFC Card Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderNFC Card Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien MillauJadav Darsh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

NFC Card Reader

Subscriptions2
  • NFC Card Reader Weekly$6.997 Days
  • NFC Card Reader Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Card Reader free?
NFC Card Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Reader or NFC Card Reader have ads?
Both NFC Reader and NFC Card Reader show ads.

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