# Sarotis vs NFC Read Write

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Read Write at 4.5 against Sarotis's 3.9. NFC Read Write also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Sarotis's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NFC Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Read Write holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Sarotis's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Read Write's.

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC Read Write every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sarotis | NFC Read Write |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-read-write/id1567809035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Serialio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333178140) |

## 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 |


### NFC Read Write

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-read-write/id1567809035)

Easily read and write NFC tags using your iPhone. Securely store encrypted records or unencrypted data like URLs, text, and contact information. Connect to Wi-Fi networks instantly without sharing passwords.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Write encrypted NFConnect records, Write unencrypted NDEF data, Store URLs, text, phone numbers, and more, Join WiFi networks without passwords, Supports various NFC tag types

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanning more tags | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SmartPoster writing | $24.99 | one-time |
| NDEF Text language | $24.99 | one-time |
| MQTT Support | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sarotis free?

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

### Is NFC Read Write free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sarotis or NFC Read Write?

NFC Read Write is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC Read Write averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sarotis or NFC Read Write have ads?

Neither Sarotis nor NFC Read Write shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sarotis or NFC Read Write?

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Read Write every 4 months. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on September 11, 2026 and NFC Read Write on June 4, 2026.

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