Comparison

NFC Scanner and Reader vs NFC

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

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

NFC Scanner and Reader2 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.3 against NFC Scanner and Reader's 3.0. NFC also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 33%) and ratings volume (95 vs 2). NFC Scanner and Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. NFC Scanner and Reader 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: 33% of NFC Scanner and Reader's written reviews are positive against 59% of NFC's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NFC Scanner and Reader versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Scanner and ReaderNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings295 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAleksandr BalyberdinCameron Nazemi

Customer experience

NFC Scanner and Reader

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

NFC

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

Bugs and requests

NFC Scanner and Reader

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

NFC Scanner and Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

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

Questions

Is NFC Scanner and Reader free?
NFC Scanner and Reader 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, NFC Scanner and Reader or NFC?
NFC is rated higher. NFC Scanner and Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.
Do NFC Scanner and Reader or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; NFC Scanner and Reader does not.

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