Comparison

NFC Reader & Writer vs QR2NFC Writer

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

QR2NFC Writer

Features
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QR2NFC Writer – v1.0.0 Initial Release – June 2025 QR2NFC Writer lets you scan QR codes and write the data directly to NFC tags with ease. Key Features Scan QR codes (URLs, VCard, text, etc.) Write data to NFC tags instantly Smart data detection Modern dark UI with animated splash Works offline, no data collection

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Writer4 screens
QR2NFC Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR2NFC Writer at none against NFC Reader & Writer's 5. QR2NFC Writer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QR2NFC Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Reader & Writer versus QR2NFC Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & WriterQR2NFC Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalintechSai Ashirwad Informatia

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

QR2NFC Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Reader & Writer free?
NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR2NFC Writer free?
QR2NFC Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Reader & Writer or QR2NFC Writer have ads?
NFC Reader & Writer shows ads; QR2NFC Writer does not.

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