NFC Reader & Writer vs Mobileraker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
Mobileraker
Control and monitor your Klipper 3D printer from your mobile device. Features include real-time print visualization, precision control, advanced monitoring, and file management.
- Real-time print visualization
- Precision axis and temperature control
- Advanced monitoring dashboard
- Filament system management
- Multi-printer fleet control
- File management
- Macro control
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Take control of your Klipper 3D printing experience like never before! Mobileraker puts professional-grade monitoring and precision control right in your pocket, transforming how you interact with your printer. REVOLUTIONARY PRINTING CONTROL Unleash the full potential of your Klipper-powered printer with an intuitive interface that gives you complete command over every aspect of your printing process. From anywhere, anytime! POWERFUL FEATURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Real-Time Print Visualization: Watch your designs come to life with GCode preview and live print tracking • Smart Print Management: Control jobs instantly with pause, resume, or stop functions while getting real-time progress updates • Precision Control Suite: Command all axes with pinpoint accuracy and perfectly manage temperatures across multiple extruders • Advanced Monitoring Dashboard: Visualize bed mesh data in stunning detail and track temperature fluctuations in real-time • Intelligent Filament System: Master your inventory with Spoolman integration and stay ahead of issues with filament sensor alerts • Fully Customizable Interface: Create your perfect command center by arranging controls exactly how you want them • Complete File Command: Upload, download, zip, edit, and manage files with unprecedented ease • Macro Mastery: Streamline complex operations with grouped GCode macros at your command • Multi-Printer Fleet Control: Manage your entire printing ecosystem from one powerful interface ENHANCED PRINTING EXPERIENCE • Multi-Camera Monitoring: Keep eyes on your print from every angle with advanced camera integration • Interactive GCode Console: Communicate directly with your printer through an intuitive command interface • Smart Notifications: Stay informed with customizable alerts about your print status, no matter where you are • Temperature Preset System: Switch between your most-used settings with lightning speed • Secure Remote Access*: Maintain rock-solid connections through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or your custom setup LEARN MORE Discover all capabilities and latest updates on Mobileraker's GitHub page. LEGAL INFORMATION Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/19183925/full-legal *Remote access requires connection through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or manual setup with VPN, reverse proxy, or similar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobileraker at 81% against NFC Reader & Writer's 13%. Mobileraker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (906 vs 106). NFC Reader & Writer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Writer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mobileraker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mobileraker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobileraker has 906 ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of NFC Reader & Writer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Mobileraker's.
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, Mobileraker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Reader & Writer | Mobileraker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (106 ratings) | 4.9 (906 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 106 | 906 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yalintech | Patrick Schmidt |
Customer experience
NFC Reader & Writer
Mobileraker
Bugs and requests
NFC Reader & Writer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mobileraker
Reported bugs
2 issues- Webcam not working when printer is off
- Socket errors and timeouts
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable dashboard layout
- Persistent temperature/time prediction display
- Apple Watch integration
- Decimal support for temperature adjustments
In-app purchases
NFC Reader & Writer
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- One time purchase$10.99
- One time purchase$24.99
Mobileraker
- Monthly Supporter1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Base$4.991 Month
- Gold$9.991 Month
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- Yearly Supporter$19.991 Year
- Tip the Dev$2.00
- Tip the Dev$4.00
- Tip the Dev$9.00
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- Tip the Dev$22.00
- Lifetime Supporter Promotion$29.99
- Lifetime Supporter$39.99
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