NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs ScanExcel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โข Tag type, exact chip model, ID, memory size and lock status โข Text, links and other NDEF records in plain, readable form โข Raw memory dump with a HEX view for non-NDEF tags โข Copy any value with one tap โข Export a scan as clean JSON โข Erase a tag back to blank PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) โข Write text or a link: web, email, phone, SMS or location โข Clone a tag to a blank tag in a few taps โข Write files or several records at once โข Edit records as JSON, or raw memory in a hex editor โข Write to and erase password-protected NTAG21x tags โข Permanent lock (can't be undone) Your first 3 writes are free, clones included. Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. GOOD TO KNOW โข 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. โข Works offline. No data collection. โข You need an iPhone with NFC. Made by one independent developer: me. Question or an idea? Use the support link, I read every message.
ScanExcel
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Turn your spreadsheet into a practical workflow for documents and photos. ScanExcel brings XLSX task lists, document scanning, AI-assisted field comparison and photo archiving together. Use it for document verification, on-site documentation and everyday records. โข Create tasks from XLSX workbooks and choose the fields that matter to your work. โข Scan multiple document pages, adjust the crop and generate PDFs. โข Connect a compatible AI vision service to compare scanned documents with selected spreadsheet fields. Review matches and differences, then export the results to XLSX. โข Capture or import photos for each task. Customize archive and photo names, reorder images, and export PDFs, ZIP archives or CSV/XLSX lists. โข Receive small files offline by pointing your camera at visual codes displayed in a computer browser, then save or share the received file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanExcel at every 5 months against NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's every 100 months. ScanExcel also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, ScanExcel every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer | ScanExcel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 100 months | Every 5 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Balyberdin | ๆๅ ๆ |
In-app purchases
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
ScanExcel
No in-app purchases
Questions
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