Comparison

NFC Reader & Writer vs PaidYet

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

PaidYet

Features
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Create a professional invoice or estimate in under a minute. Add line items and tax, generate a polished PDF, then track what's due and send polite follow-ups until it's paid. PaidYet is the lightweight invoice maker for freelancers, consultants, designers, creators, writers, contractors, and small service providers. The simple part stays simple: make the invoice, send it, and always know who owes you, when it's due, and what to say next. MAKE INVOICES & ESTIMATES - Line items with quantity × rate - Tax rate with automatic totals - One-tap estimate-to-invoice conversion — no re-entry - Your business name, address, email, and phone on every document - Clean, professional PDF you can share by Mail, Messages, or any app - Automatic numbering (INV-0001, EST-0001) TRACK EVERY DOLLAR - Dashboard shows outstanding and overdue at a glance - Every invoice moves through a clear pipeline: Draft, Sent, Due Soon, Overdue, Paid - Overdue aging buckets show exactly what's slipping - Client history shows who pays on time FOLLOW UP POLITELY - 5-stage polite follow-up sequence: 3 days before due, due day, +3, +7, +14 (Premium) - Scheduled reminders surface the right prewritten message at the right time - One tap opens today's follow-up ready to send — you approve every message before it goes out - Polite templates that keep the client relationship while you get paid PAIDYET PREMIUM — $0.99/MONTH - Unlimited invoices and estimates - Full 5-stage follow-up sequences - One-tap estimate-to-invoice conversion - Full follow-up template library - Client payment history - CSV export Free plan includes 3 new invoices or estimates per month, PDF generation and sharing, and a due-day reminder per invoice. Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no bank connection. PaidYet never sends messages automatically — you stay in control of every follow-up. PaidYet does not collect payments, contact clients for you, offer legal advice, calculate jurisdiction-specific taxes, provide credit services, report debts, or guarantee payment. Subscription is billed to your Apple Account and renews monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://heims.ca/paidyet-privacy-policy

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Writer4 screens
PaidYet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PaidYet at none against NFC Reader & Writer's shown. NFC Reader & Writer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 PaidYet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, PaidYet weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Reader & Writer versus PaidYet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & WriterPaidYet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalintechHEIMS LLC

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
1 purchases

PaidYet

Subscriptions1
  • PaidYet Premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is NFC Reader & Writer free?
NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaidYet free?
PaidYet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Reader & Writer or PaidYet have ads?
NFC Reader & Writer shows ads; PaidYet does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader & Writer or PaidYet?
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, and PaidYet weekly. Most recently, NFC Reader & Writer was updated on November 3, 2026 and PaidYet on October 31, 2026.

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