Comparison

Sarotis vs NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

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 Scanner+Reader+Writer

Easily read and write data to NFC tags using your mobile device. Once programmed, these tags can be used to trigger actions, such as opening specific applications.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • Program NFC tags to open apps
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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This is a clever NFC tool that helps you to read and write your NFC tags. By passing your device near an NFC chip, you can reand and write the data into your NFC chip. Then you can use the chip to open light app.

Screenshots

Sarotis4 screens
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's 0%. Sarotis also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Scanner+Reader+Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 1.0. 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 point the same way: 79% of Sarotis's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sarotis versus NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSarotisNFC Scanner+Reader+Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias Haussj2sighte

Customer experience

Sarotis

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

NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
1 purchases

NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer

One-time1
  • Remove AD$1.99

Questions

Is Sarotis free?
Sarotis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer free?
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sarotis or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer?
Sarotis is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sarotis or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer have ads?
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer shows ads; Sarotis does not.
Which is updated more often, Sarotis or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer?
Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer fortnightly. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on October 7, 2026 and NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer on September 22, 2026.

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