Comparison

NFC Reader & Writer vs Cheese Camera

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

Cheese Camera

Features
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Cheese Camera - say it, snap it. Turn the classic photo moment into something effortless: open the app, strike a pose, and say "cheese." Cheese Camera listens for your voice and takes the picture for you - no reaching for the shutter button. Perfect for selfies, group shots, and anyone who wants a simple, fun camera that feels natural to use. HOW IT WORKS Open Cheese Camera and allow camera and microphone access when prompted. You’ll see a live camera preview (front camera by default - great for selfies). Say "cheese" (or "say cheese") clearly toward your phone. Cheese Camera captures the shot automatically. Review your photo: save it to your device gallery or cancel and keep shooting. KEY FEATURES Voice trigger - hands-free capture when you say "cheese" Live camera preview - see yourself before the shot Front camera by default - ideal for selfies; flip to the rear camera anytime Save or skip - keep the photo to your camera roll, or discard and try again In-app gallery - browse photos you’ve saved from Cheese Camera Clean, simple interface - focused on taking pictures, not clutter GREAT FOR Selfies and portraits without tapping the screen Group photos when you’re holding the phone Quick, playful shots at parties and events Anyone who likes the classic "say cheese!" moment TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS Speak clearly toward the microphone. Grant camera, microphone, and speech recognition permissions when asked. Good lighting helps every camera app, including this one. On some devices you may hear a brief system sound when voice listening starts. PRIVACY Photos you take are stored on your device. Cheese Camera does not run its own cloud service to collect your pictures. When you choose Save, your photo is stored in your device gallery. Voice recognition uses your phone’s built-in speech services to detect the word "cheese," in line with your device manufacturer’s policies. PERMISSIONS (WHY WE ASK) Camera - live preview and taking photos Microphone - hearing you say "cheese" Speech recognition - detecting the trigger word Photos / storage - saving images to your gallery when you tap Save Cheese Camera is built to be straightforward: say cheese, get the shot, save or retake. Download and try your next hands-free selfie today.

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Writer4 screens
Cheese Camera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cheese Camera at none against NFC Reader & Writer's 5. Cheese Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Cheese Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Reader & Writer versus Cheese Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & WriterCheese Camera
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 — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalintechRafi Ben Zaken

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

Cheese Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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