Comparison

NFC Tag Manager vs NFC

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

Head to head
About

NFC Tag Manager

Easily read and write NFC tags with support for plain text and URL content. Features include tag creation, cleaning, and viewing recently accessed tags.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Create NFC tags
  • Clean NFC tags
  • View recent tags
  • Supports plain text
  • Supports URL content
Features
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Read, write and manage NDEF tags. Tap a tag to see exactly what it holds — every record, the chip it uses, its size and how much room is left. Write what you actually need: - Links, text and notes - Wi-Fi networks, so guests join by tapping a sticker - Numbers to call, emails and text messages - A place on a map - A chat in WhatsApp or Telegram - Home Assistant tags, actions, events and dashboards - Several records on one tag, in the order you choose Everything you read or write is kept in a library you can name, annotate and search. Erase a tag to start over, or lock it for good when it is final. Ideas and requests are welcome.

About

NFC

Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. View memory content, manufacturer data, and protocol specifications. Export scan results to PDF or CSV for documentation and research.

Highlights
  • Scan ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tags
  • Read accessible memory blocks
  • Display technical specifications and metadata
  • Export scan results to PDF/CSV
  • Supports multiple tag technologies
  • Scan history with search and filtering
  • VoiceOver accessibility support
Features
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Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. A specialized tool for reading NFC tag data within iOS CoreNFC framework limitations. NFC SCANNING CAPABILITIES • Supports ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tag types • Reads available memory blocks and system information • Displays manufacturer and model identification data • Exports scan results to PDF / CSV format for documentation MEMORY READING FEATURES • Reads accessible memory blocks from compatible NFC tags • Displays memory content in hexadecimal and ASCII formats • Shows technical specifications and metadata • Analyzes memory patterns and data structures SUPPORTED TAG TECHNOLOGIES ISO15693 Tags: • ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLI-L series • ICODE SLX, SLX2 series • ICODE DNA series ISO14443 Tags: • MiFare Classic, Ultralight, DESFire • Various contactless smart cards Additional Support: • ISO7816 contactless cards • FeliCa technology tags • Standard NFC Forum compliant tags TECHNICAL INFORMATION • Manufacturer identification (NXP, STMicroelectronics, Infineon, others) • Security status indicators (AFI, DSFID, EAS where available) • Memory architecture and capacity information • Protocol specifications and operating parameters INTERFACE AND FEATURES • Clean, accessible interface design • Scan history with search and filtering • Multiple language support • PDF / CSV export functionality • VoiceOver accessibility support PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS • IT and network administration • Inventory and asset management • NFC technology research and education • Personal NFC projects and learning IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS • Memory reading capabilities are subject to iOS CoreNFC framework restrictions • Some tag features may be inaccessible due to security policies • Actual functionality depends on tag type and manufacturer settings • Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability This app works within Apple's CoreNFC framework and respects all iOS security limitations. No personal data is collected or transmitted.

Screenshots

NFC Tag Manager4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Manager at 4.7 against NFC's 3.3. NFC Tag Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (164 vs 3). NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tag Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tag Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tag Manager has 164 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of NFC Tag Manager's written reviews are positive against 67% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tag Manager ships an update every 9 days, NFC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NFC Tag Manager versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Tag ManagerNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (164 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings164 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno GoncalvesJongMin Lee

Customer experience

NFC Tag Manager

All ratings164 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

NFC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tag Manager

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

NFC

One-time2
  • 1 Month Premium Access$0.99
  • 1 Year Premium Pass$2.99

Questions

Is NFC Tag Manager free?
NFC Tag Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tag Manager or NFC?
NFC Tag Manager is rated higher. NFC Tag Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while NFC averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do NFC Tag Manager or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; NFC Tag Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tag Manager or NFC?
NFC Tag Manager ships an update every 9 days, and NFC every 5 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tag Manager was updated on November 3, 2026 and NFC on October 30, 2026.

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