Comparison

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs Bringme NFC Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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
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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 β€’ Tag type, exact chip model, ID, memory size and lock status β€’ Text, links and other NDEF records in plain, readable form β€’ Raw memory dump with a HEX view for non-NDEF tags β€’ Copy any value with one tap β€’ Export a scan as clean JSON β€’ Erase a tag back to blank PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) β€’ Write text or a link: web, email, phone, SMS or location β€’ Clone a tag to a blank tag in a few taps β€’ Write files or several records at once β€’ Edit records as JSON, or raw memory in a hex editor β€’ Write to and erase password-protected NTAG21x tags β€’ Permanent lock (can't be undone) Your first 3 writes are free, clones included. Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. GOOD TO KNOW β€’ 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. β€’ Works offline. No data collection. β€’ 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

Bringme NFC Reader

Features
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Bringme NFC Reader is a companion app to our Bringme products. Scan any NFC tag and find out its UID and if it’s Bringme compatible. Discover everything Bringme can do on www.bringme.com or in the Bringme App.

Screenshots

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer4 screens
Bringme NFC Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bringme NFC Reader at every 9 months against NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's every 100 months. Bringme NFC Reader also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, Bringme NFC Reader every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer versus Bringme NFC Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Scanner, Reader & WriterBringme NFC Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 100 monthsEvery 9 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.512.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr BalyberdinErtzberg cvba

In-app purchases

None

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

No in-app purchases

None

Bringme NFC 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 Bringme NFC Reader free?
Bringme NFC Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer or Bringme NFC Reader have ads?
Neither NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer nor Bringme NFC Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer or Bringme NFC Reader?
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, and Bringme NFC Reader every 9 months. Most recently, NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bringme NFC Reader on October 6, 2026.

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