Comparison

NFC Launch vs Scan NFC Tag Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NFC Launch

Features
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NFC Launch reads information stored on NFC tags. It supports NDEF Formats "URL" and "Smart Poster". On iPhones Xs/Xs max and Xr NFC Launch can also be started automatically by tapping a suitable NFC tag. For detailled questions, please contact nfcapp.support@nxp.com

About

Scan NFC Tag Manager

This app allows users to quickly read and write to NFC tags, QR codes, and barcodes. It supports various data types for NFC programming, including text, links, contact information, and Wi-Fi settings. Users also gain free access to create digital forms.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Program NFC tags with various data
  • Create digital forms
  • Support for EAN and GTIN numbers
Features
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The Scan app, powered by Array, can quickly read and write to any NFC tag, QR code or barcode via a user-friendly interface. Using the Scan app it is possible to program a NFC tag to return the following information: ● Free Text ● Website Links ● Business cards ● Email addresses ● Phone numbers ● Text messages ● Wifi or Bluetooth settings ● Geographical location ● Links to digital forms powered by Array Users get free access to Array Forms to create digital forms such as checklists, applications, inspection forms and more. Learn more: https://docs.buildarray.com/en/scan-app The Scan by Array app can also scan and read: ● NFC tag technical information ● EAN Numbers ● GTIN numbers ● QR codes ● Barcodes

Screenshots

NFC Launch1 screens
Scan NFC Tag Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

NFC Launch and Scan NFC Tag Manager are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NFC Launch versus Scan NFC Tag Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC LaunchScan NFC Tag Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNXP SemiconductorsLaunch Cloud LLC

In-app purchases

None

NFC Launch

No in-app purchases

None

Scan NFC Tag Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Launch free?
NFC Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan NFC Tag Manager free?
Scan NFC Tag Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Launch or Scan NFC Tag Manager have ads?
Neither NFC Launch nor Scan NFC Tag Manager shows ads.

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