Comparison

NFC ReWriter vs NFC Read Write

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

Head to head
About

NFC ReWriter

Easily write NDEF messages to NFC tags. This open-source tool also allows for custom transceive commands using a built-in toolkit.

Highlights
  • Write NDEF messages to NFC tags
  • Write custom transceive commands
  • Open-source project
  • React-Native based
Features
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NFC ReWriter is an open source project built on-top-of React-Native. This app could help you easily write NDEF message to NFC Forum tag. Also let you write custom transceive commands in TOOLKIT.

About

NFC Read Write

Easily read and write NFC tags using your iPhone. Securely store encrypted records or unencrypted data like URLs, text, and contact information. Connect to Wi-Fi networks instantly without sharing passwords.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Write encrypted NFConnect records
  • Write unencrypted NDEF data
  • Store URLs, text, phone numbers, and more
  • Join WiFi networks without passwords
  • Supports various NFC tag types
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Read and Write NFC tags and inlays with iPhone built-in NFC. Write secure encrypted NFConnect records using Serialio.com NFConnect tags or inlays. Don't have NFC NFConnect tags or inlays? No problem. Write NFConnect records (un-encrypted) to any NDEF tag with sufficient memory. For encrypted NFConnect records In-App-Purchase option enables to write encrypted NFConnect records to many tag types that support NDEF. Use tags and inlays with NFConnect records to join WiFi network without giving out your WiFi password. Now your visitors, friends, business associates, etc. can connect to your WiFi network without knowing your WiFi password. Writes NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format) data to all the NFC tag types shown above: tags, badges, wristbands, keyfobs, cups, plates, PPE (personal protection equipment), etc. Store URL/URI, Plain TEXT, Phone number, SMS, GEO Location, Email, Application, Business Card, and more. Also write RAW data (not formatted like NDEF). Note: NDEF/RAW data can be used by apps like iScanBrowser, Cloud-In-Hand stratus-io Attendance, Mobile Grid, SerialMagic Keys. Contact serialio.com for more information and to purchase NFC-RFID tags, inlays, wireless readers, software applications Starting with iPhone-11 and iOS 13, iPhone built-in NFC supports reading and writing many types of NFC tags and inlays. Some example NFC tag types are ISO-14443A(*1,2,4) tags like NXP NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Classic EV1, Mifare Ultralight (aka Mifare UL), Mifare DESFire, Mifare Plus-SE, Mifare Plus-S, Mifare Plus-X, my-d move - SLE66R01P, FM11RF08, ISO-14443B(*4) tags like AT88RF020, SR176, SRIX512, SRIX4K, and Sony FeliCa(*4) tags, and ISO-15693 tags like ICODE SLI, SLI-X, SLI-X2, Tag-It HF-I Plus. *1 NFC Forum Tag Type 1 *2 NFC Forum Tag Type 2 *3 NFC Forum Tag Type 3 *4 NFC Forum Tag Type 4

Screenshots

NFC ReWriter4 screens
NFC Read Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

NFC ReWriter and NFC Read Write both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NFC Read Write's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC ReWriter's. NFC ReWriter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NFC ReWriter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NFC ReWriter against 4.5 for NFC Read Write. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of NFC ReWriter's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Read Write's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC ReWriter ships an update every 2 months, NFC Read Write every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NFC ReWriter versus NFC Read Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReWriterNFC Read Write
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRevtel Tech co.ltdSerialio Ltd.

Customer experience

NFC ReWriter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

NFC Read Write

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NFC ReWriter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NFC Read Write

One-time4
  • Scanning more tags$9.99
  • Unlock SmartPoster writing$24.99
  • NDEF Text language$24.99
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  • MQTT Support$199.99

Questions

Is NFC ReWriter free?
NFC ReWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Read Write free?
NFC Read Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC ReWriter or NFC Read Write?
NFC ReWriter and NFC Read Write are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do NFC ReWriter or NFC Read Write have ads?
Neither NFC ReWriter nor NFC Read Write shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC ReWriter or NFC Read Write?
NFC ReWriter ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Read Write every 4 months. Most recently, NFC ReWriter was updated on October 7, 2026 and NFC Read Write on June 4, 2026.

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