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.
NFC Launch
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NFC Launch | Scan NFC Tag Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NXP Semiconductors | Launch Cloud LLC |
In-app purchases
NFC Launch
No in-app purchases
Scan NFC Tag Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NFC Launch free?
Is Scan NFC Tag Manager free?
Do NFC Launch or Scan NFC Tag Manager have ads?
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