Comparison

NFC Reader & Writer vs ApduTool

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

ApduTool

Features
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Test and optimize your smart card operations with APDU Tool, an app exclusively designed for ACS smart card readers. Send APDU commands easily, interpret responses, and ensure seamless performance. Ideal for sectors utilizing smart card technology. Note: For use with ACS smart card readers only. Basic knowledge of APDU commands recommended. Download now to enhance your smart card experience.

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Writer4 screens
ApduTool1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApduTool at none against NFC Reader & Writer's 5. ApduTool also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Reader & Writer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ApduTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Reader & Writer versus ApduTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & WriterApduTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalintechAdvanced Card Systems Ltd.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

NFC Reader & Writer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • One time purchase$10.99
  • One time purchase$24.99
None

ApduTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Reader & Writer free?
NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApduTool free?
ApduTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Reader & Writer or ApduTool have ads?
NFC Reader & Writer shows ads; ApduTool does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader & Writer or ApduTool?
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, and ApduTool fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Reader & Writer was updated on October 17, 2026 and ApduTool on October 6, 2026.

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