Smart NFC vs Store Redirect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Store Redirect
Instantly switch app store regions to analyze your app's global positioning. Monitor ranks, check featured stories, and view your app as users see it in over 175 countries. Perfect for developers and ASO managers looking to optimize global growth.
- One-tap region switching
- ASO intelligence and keyword research
- Competitor ranking analysis
- Review monitoring across markets
- Featured stories and top chart tracking
- Global app positioning analysis
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Are you a developer or ASO manager? Store Redirect is the fastest way to switch Store regions and analyze your app’s positioning globally. Monitor ranks, check featured stories, and see your app exactly as your users see it in 175+ countries. Why Store Redirect? One-Tap Region Switch: Instantly view any country’s Store without changing your ID settings. ASO Intelligence: Research competitor keywords, rankings, and local trends. Review Monitoring: Read and analyze user feedback across different markets to improve your localization. Featured Stories & Ranks: See which apps are getting featured and track top charts in real-time. Optimize your global growth: Select a region. Search for your app or competitors. Analyze local screenshots, metadata, and ranks. Make data-driven decisions to boost downloads. Perfect for: Indie developers, ASO experts, and Marketing teams. Note: This app allows you to browse and view store content. It does not support installing apps from different regions. Download Store Redirect today and master the global Store! The application provides a subscription service. Plans: Monthly subscription Payments and Renewals: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription is automatically renewed unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal fee will be charged to the account within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage automatic renewal or disable it in your account settings at any time after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active period. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Store Redirect at Free against Smart NFC's $1.99. Smart NFC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (92 vs 7). On rating, update cadence, ads 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
Store Redirect is free to download; Smart NFC costs $1.99 up front. Store Redirect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Smart NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart NFC against 4.4 for Store Redirect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC has 92 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Smart NFC ships an update fortnightly, Store Redirect monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart NFC | Store Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (92 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #57 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alec O'Connor | Maxim Svitavsky |
Customer experience
Smart NFC
Store Redirect
In-app purchases
Smart NFC
No in-app purchases
Store Redirect
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annually7 Days trial$14.991 Year









