Comparison

NFC Reader & Writer vs PassKit PassReader

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

Head to head
About

NFC Reader & Writer

Easily read and write to NFC tags, supporting various data types like text, URLs, and contact information. This app also offers tag copying, infinite copying, and erasure, along with NFC device status checks and general device information.

Highlights
  • Read all tag types (Text, URL, VCARD, Bluetooth, WIFI, Email)
  • Write custom tasks to NFC tags
  • Tag copy and copy to infinity
  • Erase NFC tags
  • NFC device status checker
  • View device information (Model, Data Usage, WiFi, Battery)
Features
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NFC Reader & Writer turns your phone into a complete NFC toolkit. Hold it near a tag to see exactly what is stored on it, then write your own tags in seconds. READ NDEF TAGS • Tag contents appear the moment your phone touches it • Text, URL, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, vCard, email, SMS, phone number, address, app and location records • Run an action straight from the record you scanned ADVANCED TAG INSIGHTS • Security analysis with the tag's security flags • Memory breakdown — used, free and total capacity • NDEF decoder with a plain-language summary of every record • Raw data in HEX and ASCII for advanced users WRITE YOUR OWN TAGS • Build a tag from templates: text, URL, Google search, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, vCard, email, SMS, phone, address, location and custom URL • Add several records to one tag before you write it QUICK ACTIONS ON IPHONE • Open the Quick Actions tab for one-tap access: Copy Tag, Copy Tag to Infinity, Erase Tag, Lock Tag (Read-Only) and Automations • Erase Tag wipes a tag so you can reuse it, after a confirmation • Lock Tag makes a tag permanently read-only (write-protect), after a confirmation. This is a Pro feature TAG HISTORY • Every scan is saved with its time and record count • Reopen, share or delete any entry • Export your history to CSV NFC COMPATIBILITY CHECK • Detect whether your device has NFC hardware • Check whether NFC reading is available on your iPhone • Verify read and write capability USEFUL EXTRAS • Device information at a glance • One-tap shortcuts to your system settings • Tools: compass, battery, flashlight and screen light • Dark mode • Available in 14 languages SUPPORTED TAGS ON IPHONE • Reads NDEF data on NFC Forum Type 1–5 tags: ISO 14443 (NTAG, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE DESFire), ISO 15693 (ICODE) and FeliCa • Writes to tags that are NDEF-formatted and not locked • iPhone cannot read MIFARE Classic, tags that are not NDEF-formatted, or bank, transit and ID cards WHAT YOU NEED 1. iPhone 7 or newer, on iOS 15 or later 2. Nothing to switch on: NFC on iPhone is always ready Free to use, supported by ads. An optional Pro upgrade removes ads and unlocks unlimited Advanced Tag Insights and Lock Tag, available monthly, yearly or as a one-time purchase. Questions or a problem? Write to support@yalintech.com and we will help. Privacy Policy: https://yalintech.com/legal/nfc/privacy Terms of Service: https://yalintech.com/legal/nfc/terms

About

PassKit PassReader

This app enables businesses to manage customer loyalty programs and digital coupons at the point of sale. It allows for member check-in/out, tier changes, point adjustments, and coupon redemption without specialized hardware.

Highlights
  • Check-in/out members
  • Manage member tiers and expiration
  • Verify card authenticity
  • Adjust member points
  • Redeem coupons
  • Edit membership details
  • View transaction history
Features
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PassKit Pass Reader is the official scanning and validation app for PassKit-powered loyalty programmes, events and campaigns. Built for frontline staff, kiosk operators and event teams who need fast, reliable pass management in the field. Scan Any Pass Instantly Point the camera at any supported barcode and get an instant result. Supports QR codes, Code 128, PDF417 and Aztec — covering virtually all digital pass barcode formats in use today. Batch Scan Mode Running a high-volume event or a busy retail shift? Switch to Batch Scan and process multiple passes in a single session without stopping between scans. Configure scan behaviour per pass type, review your session summary when done, and pick up right where you left off. Member Management Pull up a full member profile the moment you scan their card. Check them in or out, adjust points balances on the spot, and review their full activity history — all from one screen. Coupon & Ticket Validation Scan a coupon to verify its status, redeem it with a single tap, or update the expiry date if needed. Validate event tickets and confirm entry in seconds. In-App & Push Notifications Stay informed without leaving the app. Receive real-time alerts for scan milestones, completed batch sessions, app releases and security events — delivered in-app and via push notification. Secure by Default Log in with your fingerprint or face unlock for fast, secure access. All credentials are stored securely on-device. Offline detection alerts you immediately if connectivity drops, with a retry prompt when you're back online. Personalise Your Experience Choose between Light, Dark or System theme. The app adapts to your device preference automatically.

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Writer4 screens
PassKit PassReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Reader & Writer at 4.0 against PassKit PassReader's 1.0. NFC Reader & Writer also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). PassKit PassReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 Reader & Writer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PassKit PassReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Reader & Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader & Writer has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of NFC Reader & Writer's written reviews are positive against 33% of PassKit PassReader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, PassKit PassReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NFC Reader & Writer versus PassKit PassReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & WriterPassKit PassReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (106 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalintechPassKit, Inc.

Customer experience

NFC Reader & Writer

All ratings106 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%

PassKit PassReader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NFC Reader & Writer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$10.99
None

PassKit PassReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Reader & Writer free?
NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassKit PassReader free?
PassKit PassReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Writer or PassKit PassReader?
NFC Reader & Writer is rated higher. NFC Reader & Writer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while PassKit PassReader averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NFC Reader & Writer or PassKit PassReader have ads?
NFC Reader & Writer shows ads; PassKit PassReader does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader & Writer or PassKit PassReader?
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, and PassKit PassReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, NFC Reader & Writer was updated on October 13, 2026 and PassKit PassReader on October 11, 2026.

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