Comparison

Scan NFC Tag Manager vs Mobile Card Reader Utility

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

Head to head
About

Scan NFC Tag Manager

This app allows users to quickly read and write to NFC tags, QR codes, and barcodes. It supports various data types for NFC programming, including text, links, contact information, and Wi-Fi settings. Users also gain free access to create digital forms.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Program NFC tags with various data
  • Create digital forms
  • Support for EAN and GTIN numbers
Features
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The Scan app, powered by Array, can quickly read and write to any NFC tag, QR code or barcode via a user-friendly interface. Using the Scan app it is possible to program a NFC tag to return the following information: ● Free Text ● Website Links ● Business cards ● Email addresses ● Phone numbers ● Text messages ● Wifi or Bluetooth settings ● Geographical location ● Links to digital forms powered by Array Users get free access to Array Forms to create digital forms such as checklists, applications, inspection forms and more. Learn more: https://docs.buildarray.com/en/scan-app The Scan by Array app can also scan and read: ● NFC tag technical information ● EAN Numbers ● GTIN numbers ● QR codes ● Barcodes

About

Mobile Card Reader Utility

Features
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The ACS Mobile Card Reader Utility is an application that demonstrates the usage of Access Control for ACS Secure Bluetooth® NFC Readers. To fully access the application's features, you need to connect an ACS Bluetooth® NFC Reader and use it with a smart card. The supported smart card reader is the ACR1555U-A1 Secure Bluetooth® NFC Reader, and the supported smart card for read and write operations are the ACOS3 and MIFARE 1K card. Features - Smart Card Reader / Writer (ACOS3 and MIFARE 1K) - location based attendance System demo - NFC emulation (NFC Type 2 Tage and FeliCa) - NDEF Write Data Tools (Text, URL, Map, SMS, Email and Phone) - Support APDU tools - Device Information

Screenshots

Scan NFC Tag Manager4 screens
Mobile Card Reader Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scan NFC Tag Manager at 13.0 against Mobile Card Reader Utility's 17.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Scan NFC Tag Manager versus Mobile Card Reader Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan NFC Tag ManagerMobile Card Reader Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaunch Cloud LLCAdvanced Card Systems Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Scan NFC Tag Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Mobile Card Reader Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan NFC Tag Manager free?
Scan NFC Tag Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Card Reader Utility free?
Mobile Card Reader Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan NFC Tag Manager or Mobile Card Reader Utility have ads?
Neither Scan NFC Tag Manager nor Mobile Card Reader Utility shows ads.

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