# Sarotis vs StarNFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against StarNFC's 25%. Sarotis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). StarNFC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StarNFC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, StarNFC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sarotis | StarNFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [志红 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567776882) |

## 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 |


### StarNFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starnfc-nfc-tools/id1573144215)

This tool allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags on your iPhone. Create smart tags for daily use, automate actions with iOS Shortcuts, and share information like Wi-Fi details or contact cards easily.

**Highlights:** NFC Tag Reader, NFC Tag Writer, Tag Management, iOS Shortcuts Automation, Wi-Fi Information Tags, Media & Smart Links

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarNFC Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| StarNFC Monthly Story | $3.99 | per month |
| StarNFC Annual Story | $24.99 | per year |
| StarNFC Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sarotis free?

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

### Is StarNFC free?

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

### Do Sarotis or StarNFC have ads?

StarNFC shows ads; Sarotis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sarotis or StarNFC?

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and StarNFC every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on September 11, 2026 and StarNFC on September 18, 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.*