Comparison

NFC Reader & Writer vs NFC Tags Card Reader

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

NFC Tags Card Reader

This tool allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags and cards. Automate tasks, save information, and view detailed tag data. Offers an ad-free premium subscription for unlimited use.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags and cards
  • Write custom data to NFC tags
  • View detailed tag information
  • Automate tasks with NFC actions
  • Maintain history of scanned tags
  • Ad-free premium subscription
Features
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Read, Write & Explore the Power of NFC! NFC Tags Card Reader is your smart tool to instantly read, write, and manage all types of NFC tags and cards. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, business owner, or automation fan, this app gives you full control over your NFC experience. Key Features: Read NFC Tags & Cards: Instantly detect and display tag information including UID, type, and data. Write to NFC Tags: Save contact info, URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, or custom data to compatible tags. View Full Tag Details: Explore memory structure, NDEF records, and raw data for advanced use. Easy NFC Actions: Automate tasks like opening apps, calling numbers, or launching websites via NFC. History & Logs: Keep track of all scanned and written tags with detailed logs. To find out more about automatic subscription renewals: Ad-free version Unlimited NFC Tags Read Write Premium Subscription : Card One Week - 6.99 USD Card One Year - 44.99 USD Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account.The app offering is auto-renewable subscriptions For More Information : Privacy Policy : http://softizoinfotech.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use : http://softizoinfotech.com/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Writer4 screens
NFC Tags Card Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tags Card Reader at 5.0 against NFC Reader & Writer's 4.0. NFC Reader & Writer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (106 vs 2). 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

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 and NFC Tags Card Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tags Card Reader 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, NFC Tags Card Reader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Reader & Writer versus NFC Tags Card Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & WriterNFC Tags Card Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (106 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalintechSOFTIZO INFOTECH LLP

Customer experience

NFC Reader & Writer

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

NFC Tags Card Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

NFC Tags Card Reader

Subscriptions2
  • NFCTag One Week$4.997 Days
  • NFCTag One Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Reader & Writer free?
NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Tags Card Reader free?
NFC Tags Card Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Writer or NFC Tags Card Reader?
NFC Tags Card Reader is rated higher. NFC Reader & Writer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while NFC Tags Card Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NFC Reader & Writer or NFC Tags Card Reader have ads?
Both NFC Reader & Writer and NFC Tags Card Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader & Writer or NFC Tags Card Reader?
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, and NFC Tags Card Reader every 7 months. Most recently, NFC Reader & Writer was updated on October 21, 2026 and NFC Tags Card Reader on October 16, 2026.

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