Comparison

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

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 โ€ข Tag type, exact chip model, ID, memory size and lock status โ€ข Text, links and other NDEF records in plain, readable form โ€ข Raw memory dump with a HEX view for non-NDEF tags โ€ข Copy any value with one tap โ€ข Export a scan as clean JSON โ€ข Erase a tag back to blank PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) โ€ข Write text or a link: web, email, phone, SMS or location โ€ข Clone a tag to a blank tag in a few taps โ€ข Write files or several records at once โ€ข Edit records as JSON, or raw memory in a hex editor โ€ข Write to and erase password-protected NTAG21x tags โ€ข Permanent lock (can't be undone) Your first 3 writes are free, clones included. Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. GOOD TO KNOW โ€ข 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. โ€ข Works offline. No data collection. โ€ข You need an iPhone with NFC. Made by one independent developer: me. Question or an idea? Use the support link, I read every message.

About

ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader

Features
Read full description

ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader is an app for devices that cannot natively read NFC chips. Using the app, you can read NFC tags with your phone. Simply hold your phone over an NFC tag and press the "SCAN" button. The app will automatically scan the tag and display its code without the need for login or settings. The finder can contact the owner immediately at the moment of finding the dog. Increase the chances that your pet, if lost, will be returned home to you. Notes: - Requires an NFC-compatible device - No ads or in-app purchases - Suitable for kids Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.0 or later.

Screenshots

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer4 screens
ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader at 10.0 against NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer versus ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Scanner, Reader & WriterScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 100 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.510.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAleksandr BalyberdinSix Guys Labs s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

No in-app purchases

None

ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer free?
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader free?
ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer or ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader have ads?
Neither NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer nor ScanMy.Name NFC Tag Reader shows ads.

Other comparisons