Comparison

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer vs VideoReduce

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • 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.

About

VideoReduce

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VideoReduce shrinks large clips on your iPhone so they fit Messages, WhatsApp, Discord, and email limits. HOW IT WORKS • Choose a video from Photos, Files, or the camera • Pick a target size—16 MB for WhatsApp, 10 MB for Discord, 25 MB for email, and more • Set quality, trim the clip if you want, then compress • Save to Photos or share the smaller copy PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • Compression runs entirely on your device • Your original video is never modified • Nothing is uploaded to a server GREAT FOR • Sending videos in Messages or WhatsApp • Email attachments that have size limits • Freeing up storage with a smaller copy VideoReduce is a simple utility built for speed and privacy. Compress another clip anytime.

Screenshots

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer4 screens
VideoReduce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VideoReduce at none against NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's 1. VideoReduce also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 100 months). NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VideoReduce asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, VideoReduce every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer versus VideoReduce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Scanner, Reader & WriterVideoReduce
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 100 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr BalyberdinAyhan Basmisirli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer

One-time1
  • NFC Pro: Clone & Writing$1.99
None

VideoReduce

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer free?
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VideoReduce free?
VideoReduce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer or VideoReduce have ads?
VideoReduce shows ads; NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer or VideoReduce?
NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer ships an update every 100 months, and VideoReduce every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC Scanner, Reader & Writer was updated on November 8, 2026 and VideoReduce on November 10, 2026.

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