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.
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.
- 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
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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
Mobile Card Reader Utility
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scan NFC Tag Manager | Mobile Card Reader Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Launch Cloud LLC | Advanced Card Systems Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Scan NFC Tag Manager
No in-app purchases
Mobile Card Reader Utility
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scan NFC Tag Manager free?
Is Mobile Card Reader Utility free?
Do Scan NFC Tag Manager or Mobile Card Reader Utility have ads?
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