Comparison

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs SpireMonitor

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
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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 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

SpireMonitor

Features
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SpireMonitor is the developer tool you've been missing on iOS โ€” a full-featured API client and uptime monitor built for engineers who need visibility on the go. BUILD & ORGANIZE Create collections of HTTP requests with custom headers, body payloads, authentication, and query parameters. Organize them by project, environment, or team โ€” everything stays structured and accessible. RUN ON DEMAND Fire any request instantly and inspect the full response: status code, headers, body, and latency. Debug APIs, test endpoints, and validate changes without being chained to your desk. AUTOMATE WITH MONITORS Schedule any request to run at a defined interval. SpireMonitor checks your endpoints automatically and alerts you the moment a response fails, times out, or returns an unexpected status โ€” before your users notice. CLOUD SYNC Your collections and monitors sync seamlessly via your account, so your work is always up to date across sessions. Nothing gets lost. SPIREMONITOR PRO Unlock unlimited monitors, advanced scheduling intervals, and priority alerting with a Pro subscription. Built for developers who depend on their APIs staying healthy. SpireMonitor is built by developers, for developers โ€” a focused, no-bloat tool that brings serious API monitoring capability to the palm of your hand. Privacy Policy: https://spiremonitor.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://spiremonitor.app/terms.html

Screenshots

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer4 screens
SpireMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer at none against SpireMonitor's 2. SpireMonitor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 100 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SpireMonitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, SpireMonitor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer versus SpireMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Scanner, Reader & WriterSpireMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 100 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.517.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr BalyberdinRiyad Anabtawi

In-app purchases

None

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpireMonitor

Subscriptions2
  • Spire Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Spire Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer free?
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpireMonitor free?
SpireMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer or SpireMonitor have ads?
Neither NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer nor SpireMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer or SpireMonitor?
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, and SpireMonitor every 2 days. Most recently, NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer was updated on October 10, 2026 and SpireMonitor on September 25, 2026.

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