# NFC vs NFC Tool

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tool at 5.0 against NFC's 4.3. NFC Tool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). NFC's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 4) and review sentiment (59% vs 43%). On price, ads 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. NFC Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 95 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 43% of NFC Tool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | NFC Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tool-reader-and-writer/id6450244599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) | [HONG KONG MILLION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580338707) |

## 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 Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tool-reader-and-writer/id6450244599)

Harness the power of NFC technology to read and write tags, automate tasks, and control smart home devices. This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile NFC tool for managing personal information, sharing data, and launching applications with a simple tap.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Create personalized tasks, Automate operations with scripts, Control smart home devices, Share and transfer data, Manage NFC tag functionalities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

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

### Is NFC Tool free?

NFC Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC or NFC Tool?

NFC Tool is rated higher. NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while NFC Tool averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NFC or NFC Tool have ads?

Both NFC and NFC Tool show ads.

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