# NFC21 Tools vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC21 Tools at none against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 8. NFC21 Tools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 28%). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (327 vs 37) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NFC21 Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC21 Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 327 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of NFC21 Tools's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's.

NFC21 Tools ships an update every 2 months, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC21 Tools | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc21-tools/id1496636288/reviews)** | [4.4 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **327** |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NFC21 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/787102532) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## 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 Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC21 Tools free?

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

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC21 Tools or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

NFC21 Tools is rated higher. NFC21 Tools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 327 ratings.

### Do NFC21 Tools or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; NFC21 Tools does not.

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

NFC21 Tools ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC21 Tools was updated on October 21, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on October 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*