# Sarotis vs ScanX for QR Code & NFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against ScanX for QR Code & NFC's 33%. Sarotis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). ScanX for QR Code & NFC's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScanX for QR Code & NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScanX for QR Code & NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanX for QR Code & NFC has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Sarotis's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScanX for QR Code & NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sarotis ships an update every 6 weeks, ScanX for QR Code & NFC every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sarotis | ScanX for QR Code & NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958/reviews) | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanx-for-qr-code-and-nfc/id1544299999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) |

## What reviewers say

### Sarotis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags. Save tag data, import/export information, and clear or lock tags. Supports various data types like contacts, web links, and Wi-Fi configurations.

**Highlights:** Write/Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format), Save and Import NFC Tag Data, Export Data to CSV, Clear and Lock NFC Tags, Text-to-Speech for Read Data, Create vCards, Web Links, Wi-Fi, and more

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sarotis PRO – Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Sarotis Pro - yearly subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Sarotis PRO (All Features) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sarotis PRO Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### ScanX for QR Code & NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanx-for-qr-code-and-nfc/id1544299999)

This utility app quickly scans various types of codes, including NFC tags, AirTags, QR codes, and barcodes. It offers features like NFC writing, history saving, and QR code creation, all without requiring an internet connection for scanning.

**Highlights:** NFC tag reader and writer, AirTag information scanner, QR code and barcode scanning, QR code creation and sharing, Offline scanning capability, Scan history saving, Flashlight support for dark scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sarotis free?

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

### Is ScanX for QR Code & NFC free?

ScanX for QR Code & NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sarotis or ScanX for QR Code & NFC?

ScanX for QR Code & NFC is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ScanX for QR Code & NFC averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do Sarotis or ScanX for QR Code & NFC have ads?

ScanX for QR Code & NFC shows ads; Sarotis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sarotis or ScanX for QR Code & NFC?

Sarotis ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScanX for QR Code & NFC every 4 months. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on October 25, 2026 and ScanX for QR Code & NFC on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*