Comparison

HomeTags vs NFC Reader And Writer

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

Head to head
About

HomeTags

Automate your smart home by programming NFC tags to trigger HomeKit scenes. Quickly activate routines like "movie time" or "goodnight" with a simple tap, bypassing voice commands for convenience and privacy.

Highlights
  • Program NFC tags
  • Assign HomeKit scenes
  • Lock screen widget
  • Background scanning
  • Quick scene triggering
Features
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Control your HomeKit set up house by simply tapping NFC tags. This app allows anyone with an iPhone 7 or later to program NFC tags and assign them to their HomeKit scenes. - Add the HomeTags widget to your lock screen for quick scene triggering - Use background scanning (iPhoneXs and later) to provide a quick link notification which allows you to quickly open Hometags and trigger the scene without manually opening the app Step 1) Program NFC tags using the "+" button Step 2) Assign a scene to the NFC tag Step 3) Slide over to "Scan" and tap the NFC tag you previously set up. That scene will now trigger! No more "Hey Siri! It's movie time"..."Sorry I don't know what you mean by, 'It's groovy time, please try again'" Need to be quiet for a loved one, tap away without telling Siri? Don't like using Siri for privacy reasons? Tap away and get the same instant convenience! HomeKit Framework Usage Description - HomeTags loads the scenes you've set up in HomeKit and assigns each NFC tag with their respective scene. For instance an NFC tag that is on the bed side table. You would assign your HomeKit scene "Relax In Bed" to the NFC tag you stuck on your bedside table. Then when you scan the NFC tag using HomeTags it will trigger the scene "Relax In Bed" and all the associated accessories will be automatically controlled per your scene's HomeKit settings. - HomeTags does not control individual accessories. It only activates scenes you have already defined inside the "Home" app on your iOS or macOS device

About

NFC Reader And Writer

This utility app allows users to read and write NFC tags, with support for cloning. Its straightforward interface makes it accessible for both tech enthusiasts and developers working with NFC technology.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • Clone NFC tags
  • Multi-label reading and writing
  • Simple and easy-to-understand interface
Features
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NFC reader is a powerful NFC reader. NFC label reading and writing can be realized. Cloning of NFC tags is also supported. Support multi label reading and writing. The interface is simple and easy to understand. Whether you are a technology enthusiast or preparing to develop NFC related products, this tool can help you play NFC better. [Instructions for Continuous Subscription Members] 1. Continuous subscriptions will automatically renew until you close them. 2. You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time by going to your iTunes account. 3. 24 hours before the expiration of the subscription service, the system will automatically renew and deduct corresponding fees according to the subscription type. 4. To disable the continuous monthly subscription service, please operate in the "Account Settings" at least 24 hours in advance. 5. The trial period is 3 days, and it will automatically renew as a paid subscription after the trial ends. 6. Any unused portion (if any) during the trial period will be automatically invalidated when the user purchases a paid subscription. 7. Privacy and Policy: http://www.kunpenglife.com/yinsixieyi.html " 8. User License Agreement (EULA): http://www.kunpenglife.com/yonghuxieyi.html 9. Technical support: http://www.kunpenglife.com 10. Due to the subscription being made through the Apple App Store, we are unable to view or modify your subscription information. If you have any questions about payment and subscription, please visit https://support.apple.com/zh-cn/HT204084 Initiate a refund request to Apple.

Screenshots

HomeTags4 screens
NFC Reader And Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HomeTags at 4.0 against NFC Reader And Writer's 1.7. HomeTags also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader And Writer's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. NFC Reader And Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. HomeTags asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HomeTags holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of HomeTags's written reviews are positive against 67% of NFC Reader And Writer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HomeTags versus NFC Reader And Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeTagsNFC Reader And Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better1.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher Hatch魁鹏 宋

Customer experience

HomeTags

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

NFC Reader And Writer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%

In-app purchases

None

HomeTags

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC Reader And Writer

Subscriptions1
  • 三个月的会员3 Days trial$1.993 Months
One-time1
  • NFC VIP$2.99

Questions

Is HomeTags free?
HomeTags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Reader And Writer free?
NFC Reader And Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HomeTags or NFC Reader And Writer?
HomeTags is rated higher. HomeTags averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NFC Reader And Writer averages 1.7 from 16 ratings.
Do HomeTags or NFC Reader And Writer have ads?
NFC Reader And Writer shows ads; HomeTags does not.

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