# NFC Reader And Writer vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against NFC Reader And Writer's 1.7. Smart NFC Tools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (476 vs 16). NFC Reader And Writer's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader And Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 476 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of NFC Reader And Writer's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Reader And Writer ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart NFC Tools weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader And Writer | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1492298987/reviews) | **[4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **476** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [魁鹏 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/977980685) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader And Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1492298987)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 三个月的会员 | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| NFC VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


### Smart NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931)

Easily read, inspect, and modify NFC tags with this intuitive tool. Write to tags in various formats to trigger actions like opening websites or making calls. Prioritizes user privacy by operating entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag content, Inspect and modify NFC tags, Erase, lock, and copy tags, Write NFC tags in various formats, Trigger phone calls or open websites, 100% offline operation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Reasonable price
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Very practical
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Does not work
- 👎 Waste of money
- 👎 Free version limited
- 👎 Scam and money taken
- 👎 Paid and no function

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work to save contact card
- App glitches
- Doesn't work to read card and fob
- Paid for unlock, but restore doesn't work after iOS update
- Paid for ability to lock tags, but feature does not work

**Requested features**

- Add social media to chips
- Ability to add multiple items to card after paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader And Writer free?

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

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader And Writer or Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Reader And Writer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 476 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader And Writer or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

NFC Reader And Writer shows ads; Smart NFC Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Reader And Writer or Smart NFC Tools?

NFC Reader And Writer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, NFC Reader And Writer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on September 24, 2026.

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