Code Scanner ALL vs NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code Scanner ALL
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.
- 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
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Code Scanner ALL: Scans all NFC tags, AirTag, QR codes & barcodes! Fast, simple & easy to use! Download now for FREE! A simple and easy-to-use scanner that produces data for you in a matter of seconds. More than 20 types supported: NFC Tag, QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth, NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216... Features: - NFC Reader & Writer 1. NFC tag reader: reads all standard NFC tag types 2. Internet connection is not required for scanning 3. Save scan NFC tag history 4. Write NFC records(NDEF) to NFC tags: Create and write records of various types of NFC tags, including text, phone number, SMS, geographic location, website, email - AirTag Reader 1. Scan AirTag info 2. Launch the AirTag website - QR code & barcode Scanner & Creator 1. All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types 2. Quick Launch & rapid scan 3. Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, Bing, and Amazon! 4. Internet connection is not required for scanning 5. Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! 6. Scan history saved 7. Create QR codes & share, including text, phone number, SMS, geographic location, website, email, contact - Home screen widgets - Lock Screen widgets
NFC Tools
Easily read and write various types of information to NFC tags. Automate tasks like connecting to Wi-Fi, opening web links, or sending messages with a simple tap. Supports business cards, locations, and HomeKit devices.
- Read and write NFC tag information
- Save vCards to contacts
- Automate device actions via NFC
- Open web links and connect to Wi-Fi
- Read text and phone numbers
- Send SMS and emails
- Control HomeKit devices
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Smart read and write NFC tags. ----- NFC ----- Read and write NFC information. This application gives you the possibility to read and write different types of NFC information. -Business card: read vCard and save it directly to your address book. -Shortcuts. Start the automatic device through NFC. The old iPhone can also automate homekit. -Location: read geographic coordinates and view them on the map. -Network links. Open a saved web page address. -Wi Fi: connect to a Wi Fi network. -Text. Read the text and work with it. -Phone number: read a phone number and start a call. -SMS: send imessage/sms. -E-mail. Send email. -Homekit: open the homekit device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Code Scanner ALL at 4.5 against NFC Tools's 3.8. Code Scanner ALL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (33% vs 9%). NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks 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
Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Scanner ALL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Scanner ALL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Code Scanner ALL's written reviews are positive against 9% of NFC Tools's.
Code Scanner ALL ships an update every 4 months, NFC Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Scanner ALL | NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) — better | 3.8 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 哲 魏 | Bulb Network Technology Co., Limited |
Customer experience
Code Scanner ALL
NFC Tools
In-app purchases
Code Scanner ALL
No in-app purchases
NFC Tools
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