Comparison

NFC vs NFCFind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

NFCFind

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A digital identity for your things. NFCFind turns any NFC tag into a lifeline for the things you care about. Stick a tag on your keys, laptop, bag, bike, pet collar, or tools. If something gets lost or borrowed, NFCFind helps bring it home. WHY NFCFIND No proprietary trackers, no location broadcasting. NFCFind works with everyday NXP NTAG chips, costs a fraction of hardware trackers, and keeps your personal information private from strangers. HOW IT WORKS 1. Stick an NFCFind tag on your item. 2. Open NFCFind, tap your iPhone to the tag, and link it to the item. 3. If your item is lost, anyone with a modern phone can tap the tag - the app opens if installed, or a private web page opens if not. 4. The finder can message you through NFCFind. You see them; they never see your private details. CORE FEATURES AI Item Recognition Add a photo and NFCFind identifies your item - name, category, and description fill themselves. Blurry shot or two items in frame? The app coaches a better photo. Lost & Found Mark an item as lost from its detail screen and choose what finders can see. Finders get a clean public page where they can message you and share where they found it. Your email and home address are never shown. Lending & Borrowing Stop chasing borrowed stuff. Lend in one tap - no request to accept, it's active instantly in the borrower's app. Set a due date, get return reminders, and when the item is back just scan its tag: the loan closes automatically. In-App Messaging Message finders directly inside the app, with the item name shown as the conversation title so you always know what it is about. New messages arrive as push notifications. Someone who scans from a browser can send you a one-way message; a finder using the app can chat two-way. Ownership Transfer Selling a bike or handing down a laptop? Transfer ownership in two taps. The tag, its scan history, and lending records move with the item, and the new owner accepts to take over. Privacy by Design Finders never see your email or home address. Your name and a masked phone number are shown by default - you can hide them in your privacy settings. Conversations are private to the participants, and messages are encrypted. Notifications Push and email notifications with per-category preferences: lost-item alerts, lending due dates, and transfer requests. Borrowers who do not have the app receive lending and return notices by text message. FOR TEAMS & BUSINESSES NFCFind organizations turn your phone into a shared asset tracker for a whole crew or facility. Organizations Multi-user teams with Owner, Admin, and Member roles. Share tags and items across your organization, with an activity log so you can see who did what. Shared Items & Tools Tag your equipment and tools, then share them across the org. Each item record holds a name, category, description, serial number, estimated value, storage location, notes, and up to five photos. Lend items to teammates with due dates and track their return. WHO USES NFCFIND Commuters, students, travelers, pet owners, parents, contractors, property managers, film crews, schools, warehouses, and IT asset teams. PLANS - Free - up to 5 tags - Basic - more tags and organization features - Pro - higher limits and more allowances - Business - a custom plan with unlimited tags for larger teams Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or cancelled anytime in Settings. Current pricing is shown before you purchase. WHAT YOU NEED An iPhone with NFC running iOS 17 or later (iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or newer). NFCFind tags or any NTAG213, NTAG215, or NTAG216 chip. PRIVACY We collect the minimum needed to run the service. Scans by strangers stay anonymous unless they choose to message you, and your contact details are never shared beyond what you allow. Read the full policy in the app. SUPPORT Questions or business onboarding - our team responds from inside the app. Welcome to NFCFind.

Screenshots

NFC4 screens
NFCFind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NFCFind at none against NFC's shown. NFC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and NFCFind sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC ships an update fortnightly, NFCFind monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC versus NFCFind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFCNFCFind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCameron NazemiAUGEAS TECHNOLOGIES

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

NFCFind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

Subscriptions1
  • NFC Pro (Monthly)$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • NFC Pro$0.99
4 purchases

NFCFind

Subscriptions4
  • NFCFind Basic Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NFCFind Pro Plan Monthly$14.991 Month
  • NFCFind Basic Plan Yearly$99.991 Year
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  • NFCFind Pro Plan Yearly$150.001 Year

Questions

Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFCFind free?
NFCFind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC or NFCFind have ads?
NFC shows ads; NFCFind does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC or NFCFind?
NFC ships an update fortnightly, and NFCFind monthly. Most recently, NFC was updated on October 22, 2026 and NFCFind on October 14, 2026.

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