# HomeTags vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomeTags at none against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 8. HomeTags also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 28%). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (330 vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HomeTags asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 330 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of HomeTags's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeTags | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometags/id1477416585/reviews) | **[4.4 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **330** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Hatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/641390953) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeTags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometags/id1477416585)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeTags free?

HomeTags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HomeTags or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. HomeTags averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 330 ratings.

### Do HomeTags or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; HomeTags does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*