Comparison

Sarotis vs NFC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sarotis

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
Read full description

With Sarotis - NFC Writer / Reader you are able to write / read your NFC Tags. Additional, you have the ability to save your NFC Tags and write that data to other NFC Tags. The records of scanned NFC Tags can be opened directly, e.g. read contact record can be imported to your contacts or you can execute Siri Shortcuts directly in the app. Features - Write / Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format) - Save NFC Tag data - Import NFC Tag data - Export NFC Tag data (CSV file) - Load saved NFC Tag data and write it to other NFC Tags - Open read data directly - View / Copy raw data - Clear NFC Tags - Lock NFC Tags - Read out scanned NFC Tags (Text to speech) - NFC Tag history (read / write) - Protect NFC Tag with password Section Read NFC - Scan vCards and import it to your contacts - Open locations in map - Open Weblinks - Start FaceTime calls - Start phone calls - Send text messages (SMS) - Read plain text - Read and open eMails - Read Bluetooth - Read Wifi and connect - Read hex data Section Write NFC - Create vCards and write them to NFC Tags - Create locations from a map - Create Siri Shortcuts - Create weblinks - Create FaceTime calls - Create text messages (SMS) - Create eMails - Create plain text - Create phone calls - Create Bluetooth - Create Wifi - Create hex data - Create social media quick links For feedback or feature requests please use the feedback section in the app or send an eMail to support@sarotis-nfc.de. If you like the app, please rate it in the App Store to support future development.

About

NFC

Easily read and write data to NFC chips with a user-friendly interface. Supports various data types like text, websites, and contacts, with options for password protection and color-coded tags for organization. Store records in iCloud for convenience.

Highlights
  • Read NFC data
  • Write NFC data
  • Support iCloud storage
  • Password protection for NFC
  • Color-coded data tags
  • Write various data types
Features
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The NFC Helper can read and write NFC chips through a simple and portable user interface. Put your device close to the NFC chip, and you can write data and read NFC data. Support iCloud to store read records Support NFC to write content and set password to enhance security The NFC Helper can record any standard information on an NFC tag and is compatible with any NFC device. Write data support: -A simple text -A website -E-mail -Contacts -Telephone numbers -Predefined text -Personalize data. Etc At the same time, the color mark of the written data is added, which is convenient to distinguish the important level of the data NFC Helper provides convenience for life, come and experience it ~

Screenshots

Sarotis4 screens
NFC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sarotis at none against NFC's shown. Sarotis also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 56%). NFC's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Sarotis against 4.0 for NFC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Sarotis's written reviews are positive against 56% of NFC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sarotis versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSarotisNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.0 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings726 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

Sarotis

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

NFC

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sarotis

Subscriptions2
  • Sarotis PRO – Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Sarotis Pro - yearly subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sarotis PRO (All Features)$7.99
  • Sarotis PRO Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

NFC

One-time2
  • LifeTime$7.99
  • LifeTime$12.99

Questions

Is Sarotis free?
Sarotis 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, Sarotis or NFC?
NFC is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.
Do Sarotis or NFC have ads?
NFC shows ads; Sarotis does not.
Which is updated more often, Sarotis or NFC?
Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on September 11, 2026 and NFC on September 21, 2026.

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