Comparison

ScanX for QR Code & NFC vs NFC

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

Easily read and write data to NFC chips with a user-friendly interface. Supports various data types like text, websites, and contacts, with options for password protection and color-coded tags for organization. Store records in iCloud for convenience.

Highlights
  • Read NFC data
  • Write NFC data
  • Support iCloud storage
  • Password protection for NFC
  • Color-coded data tags
  • Write various data types
Features
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The NFC Helper can read and write NFC chips through a simple and portable user interface. Put your device close to the NFC chip, and you can write data and read NFC data. Support iCloud to store read records Support NFC to write content and set password to enhance security The NFC Helper can record any standard information on an NFC tag and is compatible with any NFC device. Write data support: -A simple text -A website -E-mail -Contacts -Telephone numbers -Predefined text -Personalize data. Etc At the same time, the color mark of the written data is added, which is convenient to distinguish the important level of the data NFC Helper provides convenience for life, come and experience it ~

Screenshots

ScanX for QR Code & NFC4 screens
NFC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanX for QR Code & NFC at 4.6 against NFC's 4.0. ScanX for QR Code & NFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). NFC's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ScanX for QR Code & NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanX for QR Code & NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of ScanX for QR Code & NFC's written reviews are positive against 58% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanX for QR Code & NFC ships an update every 4 months, NFC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScanX for QR Code & NFC versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanX for QR Code & NFCNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better4.0 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer哲 魏ErxiangHeyi Information

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

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

None

ScanX for QR Code & NFC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC

One-time2
  • LifeTime$7.99
  • LifeTime$12.99

Questions

Is ScanX for QR Code & NFC free?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScanX for QR Code & NFC or NFC?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC is rated higher. ScanX for QR Code & NFC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while NFC averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.
Do ScanX for QR Code & NFC or NFC have ads?
Both ScanX for QR Code & NFC and NFC show ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanX for QR Code & NFC or NFC?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC ships an update every 4 months, and NFC every 2 months. Most recently, ScanX for QR Code & NFC was updated on October 25, 2026 and NFC on October 27, 2026.

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