NFC Reader & Writer vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Reader & Writer
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.
- 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
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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
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely with this advanced application. Prepare prints, manage files, and tune settings with a user-friendly interface optimized for mobile devices. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and various printer brands.
- Remote print monitoring and control
- Easy print preparation
- Full file and terminal access
- Webcam and multi-cam support
- Notifications for print and filament status
- Gcode Viewer
- Support for multiple printers and plugins
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OctoApp is build with iOS in mind and is completely optimized for being used on a iPhone or iPad. The app supports OctoPrint and Klipper (Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd), Bambu Lab and Elegoo printers. The UI is structured into three workspaces: Connect, Prepare, Print. The Connect workspace helps you get your printer connected to OctoPrint and as soon as a printer is available OctoApp will move to the Prepare workspace. Here you can get ready for your next print! Heat your hotend, swap filament or level the bed. When you are ready and start your print, OctoApp shows the Print workspace where you can control and tune your print! This concepts allows for a simple and fast UI while not sacrificing on features! OctoApp already offers you: + Easy print preparation + Control your print + Full file access and management + Full terminal access + Flow rate, Feed rate and fan controls + Webcam support (also muticam support) + Dark mode + High performance + Notifications about your print and filament + Gcode Viewer + Support for multiple printers + Many power control plugins like PSU Control or IKEA Tradfri + Automatic lights + PrintTimeGenius support + Support for many of your favourite plugins, like ArcWelder or SpoolManager + Remote connection with supported plugin or manual setup, the app switches automatically + OctoEverywhere integration + Obico integration + Works with VPNs, HTTPS and Basic Auth + And much, much more! There is a new feature update roughly 4-8 weeks! Let me know what you are missing! Important notice for remote connections: The app does not provide required servers. You can either set something up yourself and provide the app with a URL reachable over the internet or use a plugin like OctoEverywhere, The Spaghetti Detective or ngrok. --- OctoApp is made for and compatible with but not officially associated with OctoPrint. OctoPrint is a registered trademark. Learn more at octoprint.org OctoApp is not associated with Obico, Bambu Lab, OctoEverywhere, Elegoo or other services integrated --- https://octoapp.eu/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at 93% against NFC Reader & Writer's 13%. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader & Writer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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 OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper has 1.3K 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 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's.
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Reader & Writer | OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (106 ratings) | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 106 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yalintech | Erhard Christian Wurthner |
Customer experience
NFC Reader & Writer
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Bugs and requests
NFC Reader & Writer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect notifications for print progress
- Compatibility issues with some printer models
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for Klipper-based printer firmwares
- Implement iOS widgets for quick status checks
- Improve camera rotation options
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
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
- Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
- Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- All features (Transfer)Free
- Tip the developer$1.99
- All features$11.99
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- All features8 variants$12.99
- All features$14.99
- All features$17.99
Questions
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