Comparison

Sarotis vs Smartap

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

Smartap

Easily read and write information to NFC tags. This utility allows for quick data transfer and interaction with NFC-enabled devices.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • NFC data interaction
  • NFC tag management
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Introducing Smartap - NFC tools app Write & Read your NFC tag using Smartap For more information please visit our website https://smartap.me

Screenshots

Sarotis4 screens
Smartap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sarotis at 3.9 against Smartap's 1.0. Sarotis also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 34 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). Smartap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads 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. Smartap asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 50% of Smartap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, Smartap every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sarotis versus Smartap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSarotisSmartap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTobias HaussSafeair Media Inc.

Customer experience

Sarotis

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

Smartap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
None

Smartap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sarotis free?
Sarotis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smartap free?
Smartap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sarotis or Smartap?
Sarotis is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smartap averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sarotis or Smartap have ads?
Neither Sarotis nor Smartap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sarotis or Smartap?
Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smartap every 34 months. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on September 11, 2026 and Smartap on September 8, 2026.

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