NFC Tag Manager vs Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Read NFC tags
- Create NFC tags
- Clean NFC tags
- View recent tags
- Supports plain text
- Supports URL content
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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.
Mate
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Mate is the all-in-one toolkit for heating professionals, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and engineers. Designed to simplify everyday work, Mate helps you perform accurate heating system calculations quickly and efficiently—right from your phone. Whether you're on-site or in the office, Mate gives you the tools you need to size, calculate, and plan heating installations with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mate at none against NFC Tag Manager's 1. Mate also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. NFC Tag Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NFC Tag Manager | Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (164 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 164 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Goncalves | DUART RIZANI |
In-app purchases
NFC Tag Manager
- Remove Ads$1.99
Mate
No in-app purchases
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