ScanX for QR Code & NFC vs TapSafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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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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/
TapSafe
Create a permanent digital passport for your pet, storing vital information and health alerts. Sync data instantly to their collar via NFC, ensuring critical details are accessible when needed. Manage multiple pets from one dashboard.
- Permanent Digital Passport
- Critical Health Alerts
- NFC Collar Sync
- Remote Updates
- Vaccination Vault
- Manage Multiple Pets
- Zero Battery Required
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While other trackers die in days, TapSafe is always on. Use this app to build your pet’s comprehensive Digital Passport, manage critical wellness alerts, and sync information directly to their collar via NFC. It’s the last safety system you will ever need to set up. FEATURES: THE PERMANENT DIGITAL PASSPORT: Move beyond the metal tag. Store unlimited vital information including owner contacts, microchip ID, multiple vet records, and behavioral notes. CRITICAL HEALTH ALERTS: Set high-visibility "Red Flag" alerts for health conditions, dietary restrictions, or severe allergies that appear instantly when the collar is scanned. TAP-TO-SYNC TECHNOLOGY: No pairing codes or Bluetooth struggles. Simply enter details in the app and tap your phone to the "TapHere" logo on the collar to write data instantly. REMOTE UPDATES: Update your contact info in the app from anywhere; the next time someone scans the collar, they will see the new information. VACCINATION VAULT: Keep proof of Rabies and DHPP vaccinations right on your pet’s neck—essential for emergencies, boarding, or grooming. MANAGE THE WHOLE PACK: Manage individual profiles for every dog and cat in your household from a single dashboard. ZERO BATTERY REQUIRED: The system runs on physics and passive energy harvesting, making the ID readable 24/7/365 without charging. REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Furlegs TapSafe™ Silicollar. Requires an iPhone XS or newer (for NFC writing capability).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TapSafe at none against ScanX for QR Code & NFC's shown. TapSafe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). ScanX for QR Code & NFC's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TapSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.
ScanX for QR Code & NFC ships an update every 4 months, TapSafe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanX for QR Code & NFC | TapSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 哲 魏 | Ztechx Inc. |
Customer experience
ScanX for QR Code & NFC
TapSafe
In-app purchases
ScanX for QR Code & NFC
No in-app purchases
TapSafe
No in-app purchases









