# MRZ Scanner vs NFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 60% against MRZ Scanner's 0%. NFC also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (96 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.

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.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 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 60% of NFC's.

MRZ Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MRZ Scanner | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrz-scanner/id1346012808/reviews) | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Adamantus DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104916318) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### MRZ Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrz-scanner/id1346012808)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked 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 96 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 October 12, 2026 and NFC on October 22, 2026.

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