# MSR Easy Connect vs NFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 60% against MSR Easy Connect's 10%. NFC also leads on price (Free vs $17.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.5). MSR Easy Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

NFC is free to download; MSR Easy Connect costs $17.99 up front. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. MSR Easy Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of MSR Easy Connect's written reviews are positive against 60% of NFC's.

MSR Easy Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MSR Easy Connect | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-easy-connect-read-and-write/id1480184425/reviews) | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Backes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461717148) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### MSR Easy Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-easy-connect-read-and-write/id1480184425)

Interact with your MSR device via Bluetooth LE. Read, write, and edit track data directly on your iPhone or iPad. Save your information to Files or iCloud.

**Highlights:** Read and write MSR device data, Edit track data, Enable/disable tracks, Save data to Files/iCloud, Supports ISO and raw format, Bluetooth low energy connectivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reads cards without a hitch
- 👍 Great app, thank you!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't write
- 🐛 Doesn't erase
- 🐛 Reads track 2 on track 3
- 🐛 App is unusable
- 🐛 Not working

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped writing but would still read
- Doesn't write
- Doesn't erase
- Reads track 2 on track 3
- App is unusable

**Requested features**

- How to grab dumps from Telegram and put them on the right tracks
- Fix app unusable issues
- Fix writing/erasing problems
- Provide email or phone number for help
- Easy MSR functionality


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write text and URLs to NFC tags, Lock NFC tags to make them read-only, Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks, Set and remove NFC tag passwords, Erase NFC tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MSR Easy Connect free?

MSR Easy Connect costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC free?

NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MSR Easy Connect or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. MSR Easy Connect averages 3.5 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 96 ratings.

### Do MSR Easy Connect or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; MSR Easy Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, MSR Easy Connect or NFC?

MSR Easy Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, MSR Easy Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and NFC on November 3, 2026.

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