# ScanX for QR Code & NFC vs NFC TagKit

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanX for QR Code & NFC | NFC TagKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanx-for-qr-code-and-nfc/id1544299999/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [CoreWillSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593858523) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanX for QR Code & NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanx-for-qr-code-and-nfc/id1544299999)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC TagKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521)

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)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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