Comparison

NFC Scanner and Reader vs Sarotis

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

Head to head
About

NFC Scanner and Reader

This utility app allows users to scan and read data from NFC tags. It provides a straightforward interface for accessing raw information and exporting it. The application is free to use and does not display advertisements.

Highlights
  • Scan NFC tags
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Export RAW data
  • Simple interface
  • No advertisements
Features
Read full description

Just simple clear NFC scanner. Scan, read and export RAW data from NFC tags.

About

Sarotis

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags. Save tag data, import/export information, and clear or lock tags. Supports various data types like contacts, web links, and Wi-Fi configurations.

Highlights
  • Write/Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format)
  • Save and Import NFC Tag Data
  • Export Data to CSV
  • Clear and Lock NFC Tags
  • Text-to-Speech for Read Data
  • Create vCards, Web Links, Wi-Fi, and more
Read full description

With Sarotis - NFC Writer / Reader you are able to write / read your NFC Tags. Additional, you have the ability to save your NFC Tags and write that data to other NFC Tags. The records of scanned NFC Tags can be opened directly, e.g. read contact record can be imported to your contacts or you can execute Siri Shortcuts directly in the app. Features - Write / Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format) - Save NFC Tag data - Import NFC Tag data - Export NFC Tag data (CSV file) - Load saved NFC Tag data and write it to other NFC Tags - Open read data directly - View / Copy raw data - Clear NFC Tags - Lock NFC Tags - Read out scanned NFC Tags (Text to speech) - NFC Tag history (read / write) - Protect NFC Tag with password Section Read NFC - Scan vCards and import it to your contacts - Open locations in map - Open Weblinks - Start FaceTime calls - Start phone calls - Send text messages (SMS) - Read plain text - Read and open eMails - Read Bluetooth - Read Wifi and connect - Read hex data Section Write NFC - Create vCards and write them to NFC Tags - Create locations from a map - Create Siri Shortcuts - Create weblinks - Create FaceTime calls - Create text messages (SMS) - Create eMails - Create plain text - Create phone calls - Create Bluetooth - Create Wifi - Create hex data - Create social media quick links For feedback or feature requests please use the feedback section in the app or send an eMail to support@sarotis-nfc.de. If you like the app, please rate it in the App Store to support future development.

Screenshots

NFC Scanner and Reader2 screens
Sarotis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against NFC Scanner and Reader's 33%. Sarotis also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). NFC Scanner and Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NFC Scanner and Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sarotis holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NFC Scanner and Reader's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sarotis's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC Scanner and Reader versus Sarotis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Scanner and ReaderSarotis
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr BalyberdinTobias Hauss

Customer experience

NFC Scanner and Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Sarotis

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

In-app purchases

None

NFC Scanner and Reader

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sarotis

Subscriptions2
  • Sarotis PRO – Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Sarotis Pro - yearly subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sarotis PRO (All Features)$7.99
  • Sarotis PRO Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NFC Scanner and Reader free?
NFC Scanner and Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sarotis free?
Sarotis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Scanner and Reader or Sarotis?
Sarotis is rated higher. NFC Scanner and Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sarotis averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do NFC Scanner and Reader or Sarotis have ads?
Neither NFC Scanner and Reader nor Sarotis shows ads.

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