NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs DynaWatch
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.
DynaWatch
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DynaWatch is an independent, third-party mobile client for Dynatrace environments. It is NOT developed, endorsed, or affiliated with Dynatrace LLC in any way. DynaWatch connects directly to your existing Dynatrace Environment API v2 using your own API token. No data passes through our servers - your monitoring data flows exclusively between your Dynatrace environment and your device. IMPORTANT: A valid Dynatrace subscription and API token are required. DynaWatch does not provide monitoring services itself - it provides a native iOS interface to view data from your own Dynatrace environment. KEY FEATURES: • Problem Feed - View active problems and alerts in real-time • Entity Browser - Browse hosts, services, processes, and applications • Metrics & Dashboards - Visualize key performance indicators • Multi-Environment - Switch between multiple Dynatrace tenants • iOS Widgets - At-a-glance monitoring on your Home Screen SECURITY & PRIVACY: • API tokens stored exclusively in iOS Keychain • No backend servers - direct device-to-Dynatrace communication • No analytics, no tracking, no data collection by DynaWatch • All data stays on your device (SwiftData + iCloud sync optional) DynaWatch is a commercial product by an independent developer. Dynatrace® is a registered trademark of Dynatrace LLC. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dynatrace LLC. Subscription required for full features. See terms for details. Terms of Use: https://nexolab.pl/dynawatch/terms-of-use.html Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nexolab.pl/dynawatch/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer at none against DynaWatch's 2. DynaWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 100 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DynaWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, DynaWatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer | DynaWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 100 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Balyberdin | IGOR MAREK BARKOWSK |
In-app purchases
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
DynaWatch
- DynaWatch Pro$6.991 Month
- DynaWatch Pro$69.991 Year
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