Comparison

ScanX for QR Code & NFC vs NFC TagKit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScanX for QR Code & NFC

This utility app quickly scans various types of codes, including NFC tags, AirTags, QR codes, and barcodes. It offers features like NFC writing, history saving, and QR code creation, all without requiring an internet connection for scanning.

Highlights
  • NFC tag reader and writer
  • AirTag information scanner
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code creation and sharing
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Scan history saving
  • Flashlight support for dark scanning
Features
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ScanX for QR Code & NFC is an all-in-one QR code reader, QR code generator, NFC reader, write data to NFC tags, barcode scanner, and product scanner. Whether you need to scan a barcode in-store, check a menu, create a custom code, or organize your stock with inventory management, ScanX for QR Code & NFC makes it quick and simple. ScanX for QR Code & NFC Free can be used as a shopping companion! Key Features: • QR Code Reader & Writer - Scan all kinds of QR codes - Scan product barcodes - Save your scans in History - Create QR Code: the ScanX app helps you create unlimited QR codes, such as web link, text, vCard, phone number, email address, SMS, Wi-Fi, geolocation and Calendar, etc. - Share codes via SMS, email, X(Twitter), and Facebook - Display QR codes and barcodes on screen - Detailed QR code data cards - Jump directly to decoded web addresses. - Flashlight support for scanning QR codes or Barcodes in low-light environments. • NFC Tools - Scan all kinds of NFC tags - Save your scans in History - Show NFC tag data such as: 1. the maker of the tag 2. the type of tag (e.g., Mifare Ultralight, NTAG213) 3. the norm of the tag (e.g., NFC Forum Type 2) 4. the available technology (e.g. NFC A) 5. its serial number (e.g, 04:85:c8:5a:40:2b:80) 6. the size of the tag and of the data on it 7. if you can write on the tag 8. all the data on the tag (NDEF format) - Write standard information to your NFC tags which will be compatible with any NFC device, such as: 1. a simple text 2. a link to a website 3. an email 4. a contact 5. a phone number 6. a predefined text message 7. an address or geolocation 8. personalized data and more... If you find ScanX useful, please consider leaving us a five-star review. Your support motivates us to keep improving the app. Thank you! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ◆ Premium Subscription ◆ • Subscribe to unlock all ScanX features. • Weekly, monthly, and annual plans may be available. Plan details and pricing are shown in the app before purchase. By using ScanX, you agree to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Apple Standard End User License Agreement. http://www.elinapp.com/privacy_policy.html http://www.elinapp.com/terms_scanx.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NFC TagKit

This app allows you to read and write data to various types of RFID tags. It can display detailed information about transponders and supports creating and writing NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags.

Highlights
  • Read transponder information (type, manufacturer, serial number)
  • Display NDEF record data (URL, text, contact)
  • Read data from MIFARE® DESFire® tags
  • Write files and NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags
  • Supports various tag types (MIFARE, Ntag, FeliCa, ISO)
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NFCTagKit is an application for working with RFID tags. It provides such functions as reading different kinds of transponders and writing on MIFARE® DESFire® tags. Activating a reading function of the application displays all necessary information about the transponders: • tag type and manufacturer • technologies • serial number • total memory size • filled data volume • etc. Besides that, there is all the information about NDEF records and all the data on the card for such formats as • URL • text message • contact information • etc. One of the key advantages is reading the data from MIFARE® DESFire® transponders, including applications, files, and keys. Activating a writing function of the app grants the possibility to use the demo of the CoreWillSoft GmbH solution. The users can create and write files on the MIFARE® DESFire® tags and make different types of NDEF records.  The NFCTagKit App supports such types of tags, as: • MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 • MIFARE® DESFire® EV2 • MIFARE® Ultralight® • MIFARE® Ultralight® C • MIFARE® Ultralight® EV1 • Ntag 213 • Ntag 215 • ISO15693 • FeliCa • ISO7816 (ISO14443-4 type A / B tag with ISO7816 communication protocol) The full functionality of our solution is available for ordering on the CoreWillSoft GmbH website. We are providing the decisions for all kinds of businesses that use RFID technologies and mobile identification.

Screenshots

ScanX for QR Code & NFC4 screens
NFC TagKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC TagKit at 100% against ScanX for QR Code & NFC's 33%. NFC TagKit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ScanX for QR Code & NFC's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanX for QR Code & NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanX for QR Code & NFC has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of ScanX for QR Code & NFC's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC TagKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ScanX for QR Code & NFC versus NFC TagKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanX for QR Code & NFCNFC TagKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer哲 魏CoreWillSoft GmbH

Customer experience

ScanX for QR Code & NFC

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

NFC TagKit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScanX for QR Code & NFC

No in-app purchases

None

NFC TagKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanX for QR Code & NFC free?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC TagKit free?
NFC TagKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScanX for QR Code & NFC or NFC TagKit?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC is rated higher. ScanX for QR Code & NFC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while NFC TagKit averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ScanX for QR Code & NFC or NFC TagKit have ads?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC shows ads; NFC TagKit does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanX for QR Code & NFC or NFC TagKit?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC ships an update every 4 months, and NFC TagKit every 4 months. Most recently, ScanX for QR Code & NFC was updated on October 25, 2026 and NFC TagKit on October 7, 2026.

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