NFC vs NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC
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.
- 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
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NFC - Reader & Writer provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to Read, Write, and Lock an NFC Tag. Read: - Tap the Read button to read a compatible NFC Tag. - Opens URL's if allows in settings - Manufacturer & model (NTAG213, NTAG215, Ultralight, Mifare, etc.) - Serial number & tech details - Memory size, tag type & available technologies - iCloud-Synced Tag Read History Write: - Type in text then press the write button to write to an NFC Tag. - Write in text or URL (using https:// format). - Save any template or stack you create Create useful NFC tags in seconds with prebuilt templates: - Wi-Fi Login - Contact Card - Bluetooth - Location / Maps - Website Link - Email - SMS - Custom Text or NDEF Records Lock: - Press the lock button to make an NFC Tag "read only" meaning you will no longer be able to write to that same NFC Tag (This is permanent) Tools: - Set or remove NFC passwords - Erase tags *Works with iPhone 7 or newer* More features to come!
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.
- Read NFC tags
- Write NFC tags
- Program NFC tags to open apps
- Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod
- User-friendly interface
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 60% against NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's 0%. NFC also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (96 vs 1). NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 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.
NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC | NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (96 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cameron Nazemi | Jerry Lee |
Customer experience
NFC
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer
Bugs and requests
NFC
Reported bugs
8 issues- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags
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- Not working at all
- Can't get all scans
- Kodu okumuyor
Requested features
7 requests- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version
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- Reset NFC chip
- Clear NFC chip to factory default
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NFC
- NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- NFC Pro$0.99
NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer
- Remove AD$1.99
Questions
Is NFC free?
Is NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer free?
Which has better reviews, NFC or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer?
Do NFC or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer have ads?
Which is updated more often, NFC or NFC Scanner+Reader+Writer?
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