NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs NFC Commander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
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.
- Scan NFC tags
- Read NFC tag data
- Export RAW data
- Simple interface
- No advertisements
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Hold your iPhone near a tag and see what's inside. Then edit it, copy it to another tag, or wipe it clean. Version 2.0 is a full rewrite with a new design and many new features. FREE, NO ADS Reading, erasing and export are free forever. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-up. READ & ERASE • Tag type, exact chip model, ID, memory size and lock status • Text, links and other NDEF records in plain, readable form • Raw memory dump with a HEX view for non-NDEF tags • Copy any value with one tap • Export a scan as clean JSON • Erase a tag back to blank PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Write text or a link: web, email, phone, SMS or location • Clone a tag to a blank tag in a few taps • Write files or several records at once • Edit records as JSON, or raw memory in a hex editor • Write to and erase password-protected NTAG21x tags • Permanent lock (can't be undone) Your first 3 writes are free, clones included. Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Bank cards, transit passes and encrypted access cards are protected by design. iOS doesn't allow copying or editing them, so the app shows only their ID and basic info. • Works offline. No data collection. • You need an iPhone with NFC. Made by one independent developer: me. Question or an idea? Use the support link, I read every message.
NFC Commander
This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC cards. It supports multiple data reads and writes, various data types, and specific formats for auto-recognition on newer iPhones. An advanced version offers additional features.
- Read NFC card data
- Write data to NFC cards
- Multiple data reads/writes
- Support for multiple data types
- Specific format writing for auto-recognition
- Dark mode support
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Efficient NFC tool. * Read NFC card data, also supports multiple data reads in one card. * Write data to NFC cards, also supports writing multiple data at the same time, supports multiple data types. * More features are available in the advanced version, which supports subsequent advanced feature updates. * User-friendly experience with nice dark mode. * Provides data writing help, such as writing data in specific formats to support auto-recognition for iPhone XS and above.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's 33%. NFC Commander also leads on update cadence (every 38 months vs every 100 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. NFC Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, NFC Commander every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer | NFC Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 100 months | Every 38 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Balyberdin | 袁杰 张 |
Customer experience
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
NFC Commander
In-app purchases
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
NFC Commander
- Premium Edition$0.99
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