# Sarotis vs NFC Tag Writer & Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against NFC Tag Writer & Reader's 0%. Sarotis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months). NFC Tag Writer & Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9). 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 NFC Tag Writer & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tag Writer & Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sarotis has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Sarotis's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC Tag Writer & Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC Tag Writer & Reader every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sarotis | NFC Tag Writer & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-writer-and-reader/id1615716644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Monali Paghadal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577491687) |

## 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 Tag Writer & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-writer-and-reader/id1615716644)

Easily read, write, and copy content to NFC tags. Launch actions like calls, messages, or WiFi connections with a tap. Supports various data types including contacts, bookmarks, and custom text.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag content, Write custom data to NFC tags, Copy tag content to infinite tags, Erase tag contents, Tap to Launch feature, Supports various data types (phone, URI, SMS, WiFi, etc.)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Onetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sarotis free?

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

### Is NFC Tag Writer & Reader free?

NFC Tag Writer & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sarotis or NFC Tag Writer & Reader?

NFC Tag Writer & Reader is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC Tag Writer & Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sarotis or NFC Tag Writer & Reader have ads?

NFC Tag Writer & Reader shows ads; Sarotis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sarotis or NFC Tag Writer & Reader?

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Tag Writer & Reader every 14 months. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on September 11, 2026 and NFC Tag Writer & Reader on September 16, 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.*