# NFC vs NFC Tags

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC at 60% against NFC Tags's 0%. NFC also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (96 vs 3). NFC Tags's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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 Tags asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 3, 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 Tags's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | NFC Tags |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tags-read-and-write/id6450449715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) | [GOZOY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576310119) |

## 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 Tags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tags-read-and-write/id6450449715)

This application allows iOS users to read and write data on NFC tags. Create personalized tags for URLs, contacts, or Wi-Fi settings, and associate them with quick actions like making calls or opening apps. It simplifies NFC technology interaction for seamless use at home, work, or while traveling.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write data to NFC tags, Create personalized tags, Write URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi settings, Perform quick actions, Associate tags with app actions

**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 Tags free?

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

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

NFC is rated higher. NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while NFC Tags averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NFC or NFC Tags have ads?

Both NFC and NFC Tags show ads.

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