Message Buddy vs NFC Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Message Buddy
This app reads and launches URLs from NFC tags, integrating with business tools like timesheets and security logging. It's designed to automate business processes using NFC technology.
- NFC URL reader
- URL launcher
- Timesheet integration
- Social media boosting
- Security patrol logging
- Business automation
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NFC URL Reader and Launcher. This app is designed to work with all Message Buddy's. Message Buddy is designed to work hand and hand with NFC. A number of cool features link Timesheets / Social Media Booster / Security Patrol Logging are all included just to mention a few. If you are interested to see how NFC can help and automate your business then contact us today !
NFC Lab
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NFC Lab is a lightweight tool that allows you to very quickly convert a wide variety of QR codes to NFC tags. Just scan your QR code then tap your NFC tag to program it. We support NTAG type tags (213, 215).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NFC Lab at every 4 months against Message Buddy's every 34 months. Message Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Message Buddy ships an update every 34 months, NFC Lab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Message Buddy | NFC Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS (N.I.) LTD | Cool Escapes Ltd |
In-app purchases
Message Buddy
No in-app purchases
NFC Lab
No in-app purchases
