Comparison

Smart NFC vs ScriptWidget

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

Head to head
About

Smart NFC

This app allows users to read, write, and interact with NFC tags directly from their compatible iPhone. It supports various record types, tag formatting, and direct memory access for advanced customization. Background reading is also available on newer devices.

Highlights
  • Read, write, duplicate, erase, and lock NDEF tags
  • Format tags as NDEF
  • Interact with links and social media records
  • Background tag reading
  • Direct tag memory access
  • Send custom commands to tags
Features
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NFC is supported on iPhone 7 or newer only; iPad and iPod Touch do not have the hardware to interact with NFC tags. ----- Read, write, interact, and hack your NFC tags on your supporting iPhone! Smart NFC is one of the first apps to support native NFC writing directly from your device. With numerous custom records to get you started, you'll be writing to most NDEF-formatted NFC tags in no time. Don't have any NDEF-formatted tags? Format them in the Advanced section. Tag-specific features are being added that allow you to edit a tag's memory directly, which opens the doors to all kinds of new features! Tag not scanning? NDEF format new tags from the Advanced section to get them working right! An NFC tag is written with a single "Message" which contains any number of "Records." These records define text, links, and data to be stored on the tag. Most tags can be scanned by holding the top of your iPhone within a few centimeters. A chip is only limited only by its size. As long as the chip is NDEF-formatted (most are, and other formats will be supported in a later version) and it has enough space, the limits are endless! Features: - Read, write, duplicate, erase, and permanently lock NDEF-formatted tags - Monitor a tag's max capacity (usually somewhere between 256-1024 Bytes) - Read, write, and interact with links (https://, sms://, facetime://, mailto:, etc.) - Write a variety of pre-defined Social Media and website records - Read and write text records with multiple language localizations - Use Background Tag Reading to interact with NFC tags without an app. Write a link to a tag and then tap it to your phone. Voila! (Supported on iPhone XS and newer) - Review and rewrite previous messages from your History to another tag - Format factory-programmed tags as NDEF tags in-app (Supports most common tags such as Type 2 and Type 5 NFC tags) - Read and write directly to a tag's memory - Send custom commands directly to a tag - And of course, target your users better by using a tag's unique identifier Extras: - Dark Mode - Privacy: we collect nothing as you use the app. Supported Devices: - NFC scanning is available on iPhone 7 and newer. iPad and iPod Touch do not have the required hardware. - Background Tag Reading is available on iPhone XS and newer. iOS will present a notification for the first valid link stored on a tag. Supported Tags: - Any NDEF-formatted tags - MIFARE Ultralight - NTAG 213/215/216 - NXP ICODE® Tags, ISO 15693 Tags, and Type 5 Tags Future support for: - MIFARE DESFire Limitations: - MIFARE Classic tags are not currently supported by iOS Future features: - Include a tag's ID and/or its read count in a record - Password-protect an NFC chip - Connect to a Bluetooth device Feel free to Tweet feature requests to me at @0xA1EC

About

ScriptWidget

Design custom widgets for iOS and macOS using JavaScript and a JSX-style syntax. This tool offers instant previews and multi-platform support without complex setup or external libraries. It's ideal for developers and creators who want to build personalized, lightweight widgets quickly and securely.

Highlights
  • JSX-style scripting
  • Instant preview
  • iOS and macOS support
  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Safe and secure local execution
Features
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ScriptWidget - Create Widgets with JavaScript ScriptWidget makes it easy to build beautiful, custom widgets for iOS and macOS — all with JavaScript and a simple, intuitive JSX-style syntax. No complicated setup. No limits. Just write, preview, and use your widgets in minutes. # Key Features: - JSX-Style Scripting: Quickly create widgets with familiar JSX-like syntax, making layouts easy and clear. - Instant Preview: See your changes live as you code. - Multi-Platform Support: Build for both iOS and macOS with a single script. - Lightweight and Flexible: No need for heavy frameworks or external libraries. - Safe and Secure: Runs scripts locally with no external network dependencies. # Who is ScriptWidget for? - Developers who want to customize their home screen. - Creators who love coding lightweight tools. - Anyone looking for a fast and fun way to build personal widgets. Get started today and bring your ideas to life — one script at a time.

Screenshots

Smart NFC4 screens
ScriptWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScriptWidget at Free against Smart NFC's $1.99. Smart NFC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

ScriptWidget is free to download; Smart NFC costs $1.99 up front. ScriptWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart NFC against 4.6 for ScriptWidget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 93 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Smart NFC's written reviews are positive against 40% of ScriptWidget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart NFC ships an update fortnightly, ScriptWidget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Smart NFC versus ScriptWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart NFCScriptWidget
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (92 ratings)4.6 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9293 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlec O'Connor峰 朱

Customer experience

Smart NFC

All ratings92 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.1%

ScriptWidget

All ratings93 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart NFC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptWidget

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Smart NFC free?
Smart NFC costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScriptWidget free?
ScriptWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart NFC or ScriptWidget?
ScriptWidget is rated higher. Smart NFC averages 4.5 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while ScriptWidget averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.
Do Smart NFC or ScriptWidget have ads?
Neither Smart NFC nor ScriptWidget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart NFC or ScriptWidget?
Smart NFC ships an update fortnightly, and ScriptWidget monthly. Most recently, Smart NFC was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScriptWidget on September 9, 2026.

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