# NFC21 Tools vs NFC

The clearest difference is rating: NFC21 Tools at 4.8 against NFC's 4.3. NFC21 Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). NFC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. NFC21 Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC21 Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 95 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of NFC21 Tools's written reviews are positive against 59% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC21 Tools ships an update every 2 months, NFC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC21 Tools | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc21-tools/id1496636288/reviews)** | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **95** |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NFC21 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/787102532) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC21 Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc21-tools/id1496636288)

Explore NFC technology with an advanced yet user-friendly toolset. Read, write, and manage NFC tags with support for various data types, including URLs, contacts, and Wi-Fi credentials. Organize your scanned tags with filters and access detailed information.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Manage tag history with filters, Create standard, extended, and expert tag types, Support for URL, Phone, Email, SMS, FaceTime, and Shortcuts, Advanced options for Text, Address, Position, Contact, and Wi-Fi, Define custom data types (MIME-Type), Share Bluetooth device IDs

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write text and URLs to NFC tags, Lock NFC tags to make them read-only, Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks, Set and remove NFC tag passwords, Erase NFC tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC21 Tools free?

NFC21 Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC21 Tools or NFC?

NFC21 Tools is rated higher. NFC21 Tools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while NFC averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.

### Do NFC21 Tools or NFC have ads?

NFC shows ads; NFC21 Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC21 Tools or NFC?

NFC21 Tools ships an update every 2 months, and NFC fortnightly. Most recently, NFC21 Tools was updated on July 6, 2026 and NFC on September 22, 2026.

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