# NFC Reader & Writer vs Scan NFC Tag Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Scan NFC Tag Manager at 5.0 against NFC Reader & Writer's 4.0. Scan NFC Tag Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader & Writer's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Writer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scan NFC Tag Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scan NFC Tag Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader & Writer has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader & Writer | Scan NFC Tag Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tags/id1543670530/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-nfc-tag-manager/id1556183280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) | [Launch Cloud LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/878642668) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader & Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tags/id1543670530)

This app transforms your iPhone into a comprehensive NFC toolkit. Easily scan and decode various NFC tag types, then write your own custom tags with templates. It also offers advanced insights into tag data and history tracking.

**Highlights:** Read NDEF tags (Text, URL, Wi-Fi, etc.), Advanced tag insights (security, memory), Write custom tags from templates, Quick actions for tag management, Tag history logging and export, NFC compatibility check

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $10.99 | one-time |
| One time purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


### Scan NFC Tag Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-nfc-tag-manager/id1556183280)

This app allows users to quickly read and write to NFC tags, QR codes, and barcodes. It supports various data types for NFC programming, including text, links, contact information, and Wi-Fi settings. Users also gain free access to create digital forms.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Scan QR codes and barcodes, Program NFC tags with various data, Create digital forms, Support for EAN and GTIN numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader & Writer free?

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

### Is Scan NFC Tag Manager free?

Scan NFC Tag Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Writer or Scan NFC Tag Manager?

Scan NFC Tag Manager is rated higher. NFC Reader & Writer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Scan NFC Tag Manager averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader & Writer or Scan NFC Tag Manager have ads?

NFC Reader & Writer shows ads; Scan NFC Tag Manager does not.

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