# NFC Reader And Writer vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.3 against NFC Reader And Writer's 1.7. NFC also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 16). NFC Reader And Writer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 95 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 59% of NFC'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, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader And Writer | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1492298987/reviews) | **[4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **95** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [魁鹏 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/977980685) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## 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 |


### 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 NFC Reader And Writer free?

NFC Reader And Writer 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 Reader And Writer or NFC?

NFC is rated higher. NFC Reader And Writer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.

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

Both NFC Reader And Writer and NFC show ads.

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

NFC Reader And Writer ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Reader And Writer was updated on September 24, 2026 and NFC on September 22, 2026.

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