NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs NFC Tag Reader and Writer
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 Tag Reader and Writer
This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC tags using your device. It supports various data types like contact details, links, and plain text, and can also erase existing tag information. An internet connection is not required for its core functionality.
- Read and write NFC tags
- Supports contact details, links, email, geo-location, app launch, plain text, SMS
- Erase tag data
- No internet connection required
- Compatible with most famous tags
- History log
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To use the NFC Tag Reader you need following Requirements: - Your device must support NFC hardware. - NFC Chip-set card or Sticker. Features of using NFC tag reader : 1. Its compatible with most famous tags. 2. No internet connection required. 3. You can read and write below type of performance. - Contact details - Link content - Email data - Geo location - Launch application - Plane text - SMS 4. You can erase the tag's previous data. 5. History To use NFC Tag Reader, you have just to hold a tag or a card against the /front top of your device to read it. NFC Reader lets you copy the content of the tag. Privacy Policy : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/KP Terms of Use : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/TermsOfUse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer at none against NFC Tag Reader and Writer's 2. NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). NFC Tag Reader and Writer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 100 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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
Both are free to download. NFC Tag Reader and Writer 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 Tag Reader and Writer every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer | NFC Tag Reader and Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 100 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Balyberdin | Kushal Patel |
Customer experience
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
NFC Tag Reader and Writer
In-app purchases
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
NFC Tag Reader and Writer
- Ad free version2 variants$7.99
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