E5AKR vs NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E5AKR
This utility app offers two methods for unlocking doors: manual activation via an "OPEN" icon or automatic unlocking by enabling "Auto." It also allows for user management, access to event logs, data backup and restore, and support for card/key fob and keypad access.
- Manual door unlock
- Automatic door unlock
- User list management
- Audit trail viewing
- Data backup and restore
- Card/key fob access
- Keypad access
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The E5AKR app provides two features to unlock: 1. Manual Unlock. Tap the “OPEN" icon on app's main page to unlock a door. 2. Automatic Unlock. Tap and enable “Auto” on app’s main page to automatic unlock a door. More Features of E5AKR app: - View User List and Add/Delete/Edit user information. - View Audit Trail to view/export event log history. - Backup and Restore data. - Add user cards or key fobs to unlock. - Enable keypad access to unlock.
NFC
Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.
- Read NFC tag data
- Write text and URLs to NFC tags
- Lock NFC tags to make them read-only
- Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks
- Set and remove NFC tag passwords
- Erase NFC tags
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NFC - Reader & Writer provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to Read, Write, and Lock an NFC Tag. Read: - Tap the Read button to read a compatible NFC Tag. - Opens URL's if allows in settings - Manufacturer & model (NTAG213, NTAG215, Ultralight, Mifare, etc.) - Serial number & tech details - Memory size, tag type & available technologies - iCloud-Synced Tag Read History Write: - Type in text then press the write button to write to an NFC Tag. - Write in text or URL (using https:// format). - Save any template or stack you create Create useful NFC tags in seconds with prebuilt templates: - Wi-Fi Login - Contact Card - Bluetooth - Location / Maps - Website Link - Email - SMS - Custom Text or NDEF Records Lock: - Press the lock button to make an NFC Tag "read only" meaning you will no longer be able to write to that same NFC Tag (This is permanent) Tools: - Set or remove NFC passwords - Erase tags *Works with iPhone 7 or newer* More features to come!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.3 against E5AKR's 1.0. NFC also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 1). E5AKR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. E5AKR asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
E5AKR ships an update every 2 weeks, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E5AKR | NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.3 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ANXELL | Cameron Nazemi |
Customer experience
E5AKR
NFC
Bugs and requests
E5AKR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NFC
Reported bugs
8 issues- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags
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- Not working at all
- Can't get all scans
- Kodu okumuyor
Requested features
7 requests- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version
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- Reset NFC chip
- Clear NFC chip to factory default
In-app purchases
E5AKR
No in-app purchases
NFC
- NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- NFC Pro$0.99
