NFC Reader & Writer vs Kivori
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Kivori
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Ever walked away from a great conversation and lost track of who you met, where, and what you talked about? Kivori is a private CRM built for exactly one job: helping you remember the people in your life. Talk for a few seconds after you meet someone, and Kivori transcribes it on your device, then uses AI to structure a card with their name, where you met, and a follow-up question to ask next time you see them. Open the card before your next meeting and pick up right where you left off. - Just talk, nothing to type: Tap the mic and describe who you met — Kivori extracts the details. - Transcription stays on-device: Your voice recording never leaves your phone. Only the transcribed text is stored, securely. - Automatic "ask next time" prompts: Every card comes with a natural conversation starter for your next meeting. - An archive that's only yours: Only your account can read your records, enforced with row-level security. - Sign-in is optional: Start anonymously, or sign in with Apple or Google whenever you want. Kivori is a tool for remembering the people who matter. Your data is always yours — export or delete it anytime. Keep the thread going. Met the same person again? Add a follow-up note to their card — your history with each person builds up over time. Recording keeps going even if you lock your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kivori at none against NFC Reader & Writer's 5. Kivori also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Writer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kivori asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update fortnightly, Kivori every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Reader & Writer | Kivori |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (106 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 502 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yalintech | Kazuki Jo |
In-app purchases
NFC Reader & Writer
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- One time purchase$10.99
- One time purchase$24.99
Kivori
No in-app purchases
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