Comparison

Sarotis vs NFC Smart Tool

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
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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 Smart Tool

Easily read and write information to NFC tags. This tool allows you to quickly access the content of NFC tags or write text and URLs onto them.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag content
  • Write text to NFC tags
  • Write URLs to NFC tags
  • Fast NFC tag interaction
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Read and write NFC tags on iPhone in seconds. Smart NFC Tool makes it easy to scan stickers, create useful tags, and automate everyday actions—without complicated setup. FREE TO START • Scan NFC tags and view NDEF data clearly • Write text and URLs to compatible tags • Clean, modern dashboard built for real use • Personalized greeting and easy Settings NFC SMART TOOL PRO Unlock the full toolkit when you tag often: • Templates — Wi-Fi, contacts (vCard), phone numbers, URLs, plain text, and more • Shortcut Tags — launch your favorite iOS Shortcuts with one tap • NFC Simulator — practice reads and writes without a physical tag • Full Tag History — search, review, copy, share, and write again • Share & Export — send tag data as JSON, hex, or a readable summary WHO IT'S FOR • Business — guest Wi-Fi, menus, booking links, review pages • Events — schedules, maps, registration URLs • Creators & makers — portfolio tags, workshop handouts, project links • Home & office — Shortcuts automation, labeled gear, shared network details • Learners — explore NFC safely with the built-in simulator PRIVACY & SUPPORT We respect your data. Read our privacy policy in the app. Questions? Contact support from Settings. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with NFC (read/write as supported by your device and iOS) • Compatible NFC tags/labels (e.g. NTAG and other types supported by iOS) • Some features require NFC Smart Tool Pro (subscription) Download Smart NFC Tool and turn every NFC sticker into something useful. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartnfctool Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sarotis4 screens
NFC Smart Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sarotis at 3.9 against NFC Smart Tool's 3.0. Sarotis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). NFC Smart Tool's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Smart Tool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sarotis holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Sarotis's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Smart Tool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC Smart Tool every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sarotis versus NFC Smart Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSarotisNFC Smart Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussHexalitics Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

Sarotis

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

NFC Smart Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

NFC Smart Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Sarotis free?
Sarotis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Smart Tool free?
NFC Smart Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sarotis or NFC Smart Tool?
Sarotis is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC Smart Tool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sarotis or NFC Smart Tool have ads?
NFC Smart Tool shows ads; Sarotis does not.
Which is updated more often, Sarotis or NFC Smart Tool?
Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Smart Tool every 3 months. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on September 11, 2026 and NFC Smart Tool on August 29, 2026.

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