# NFC vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

NFC and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (332 vs 96). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for NFC against 4.4 for NFC Tools & RFID Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 332 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's.

NFC ships an update fortnightly, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews) | **[4.4 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **332** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 NFC free?

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

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

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

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

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 332 ratings.

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

Both NFC and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner show ads.

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

NFC ships an update fortnightly, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC was updated on November 7, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on November 7, 2026.

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