# Sarotis vs NFC Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarotis at 79% against NFC Reader's 31%. Sarotis also leads on ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (111 vs 7). 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 Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader has 111 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Sarotis's written reviews are positive against 31% of NFC 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 Reader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sarotis | NFC Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958/reviews) | **[4.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-mobile-wallet/id6739038689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Jayshri Pipaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728178841) |

## 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 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-mobile-wallet/id6739038689)

Scan and securely store public data from NFC-enabled credit and debit cards. Access card details, loyalty cards, and travel documents instantly on your iPhone. All data remains on your device for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC credit and debit cards, Store loyalty, gift, and travel cards, View card number and expiry date, Global card compatibility (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), Categorize cards by type, Bookmark favorite cards, Privacy-focused, on-device storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Reader PRO - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Reader PRO - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NFC Reader PRO - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| NFC Reader PRO Exp - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| NFC Reader PRO - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sarotis free?

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

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sarotis or NFC Reader?

NFC Reader is rated higher. Sarotis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NFC Reader averages 4.3 from 111 ratings.

### Do Sarotis or NFC Reader have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; Sarotis does not.

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

Sarotis ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Reader every 9 days. Most recently, Sarotis was updated on September 11, 2026 and NFC Reader on September 23, 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.*