Comparison

NFC Reader vs Roadfile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Roadfile

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Roadfile is a simple mileage logbook for people who want clean records without babysitting every drive. Save your cars once, then let Roadfile turn car connections and movement into structured trip records. Each drive can include distance, start and end addresses, odometer readings, purpose, notes, and business/private classification. Built for real-life record keeping: - Automatic trip logging from saved car connections - Manual fallback when you need it - Multiple cars with defaults - Business, private, commute, or unclassified drives - Odometer start and end values - Purpose and notes for every trip - Start and end address capture - PDF reports for sharing or filing - CSV export for spreadsheets - Local backups and optional autosave to Files Roadfile is private by design. There is no account, no server sync, and no analytics dashboard. Your mileage data stays on your iPhone unless you choose to export it or save a backup. Whether you are tracking business mileage, expenses, client visits, commutes, or personal car history, Roadfile gives you a tidy log you can trust.

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roadfile at none against NFC Reader's 1. NFC Reader's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Roadfile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Reader versus Roadfile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderRoadfile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (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 iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien MillauTom Kohlmann

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Roadfile

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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