Comparison

MRZ Scanner vs NFC

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

Head to head
About

MRZ Scanner

Scan machine-readable zones (MRZ) from documents in real-time, directly on your device. This app offers fast and accurate decoding without requiring an internet connection, ensuring your data remains private. Manually correct fields for improved accuracy.

Highlights
  • Real-time MRZ scanning
  • On-device processing (offline)
  • High accuracy decoding
  • Fastest decoding time
  • Manual field correction
  • Data privacy
Features
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Machine-readable zone (MRZ) scanner app! MRZ scanner works in real-time, locally on a device, without the need of an internet connection. Since the scan happens right on the device, the data never leaves your device unless you want it to. All processing takes place on your device. This means the results never pass any external servers. MRZ scanner has the fastest decoding time on the market paired with the highest accuracy. Fields that don't have checksum digit from the MRZ can manually be checked and updated to avoid rescanning.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

MRZ Scanner4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 59% against MRZ Scanner's 0%. NFC also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (95 vs 2). MRZ Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. MRZ Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 95 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MRZ Scanner's written reviews are positive against 59% of NFC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MRZ Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MRZ Scanner versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRZ ScannerNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings295 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdamantus DOOCameron Nazemi

Customer experience

MRZ Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NFC

All ratings95 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative36.7%

Bugs and requests

MRZ Scanner

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Reset NFC chip
  • Clear NFC chip to factory default

In-app purchases

None

MRZ Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

Subscriptions1
  • NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • NFC Pro$0.99

Questions

Is MRZ Scanner free?
MRZ Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MRZ Scanner or NFC?
NFC is rated higher. MRZ Scanner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.
Do MRZ Scanner or NFC have ads?
Both MRZ Scanner and NFC show ads.
Which is updated more often, MRZ Scanner or NFC?
MRZ Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, MRZ Scanner was updated on September 9, 2026 and NFC on September 22, 2026.

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