NFC Commander vs NFC Tags
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Commander
This utility app allows you to read and write data to NFC cards. It supports multiple data reads and writes, various data types, and specific formats for auto-recognition on newer iPhones. An advanced version offers additional features.
- Read NFC card data
- Write data to NFC cards
- Multiple data reads/writes
- Support for multiple data types
- Specific format writing for auto-recognition
- Dark mode support
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NFCommander identifies NFC tags on iPhone, then reads and writes NDEF when the tag has it. Hold a sticker or card to see UID, technology, and capacity. Write a link, text, or vCard, clone a scan onto another sticker, or permanently lock the next tag you hold. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no account. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Identify MIFARE, ISO 15693, FeliCa, and ISO 7816 tags (iPhone 7 and later) • See UID, maker, capacity, and whether a tag is writable or locked • Read NDEF records: links, text, vCard, Smart Poster, and more • Write templates: link, text, email, phone, message, maps, vCard, or a custom NDEF record • Copy a scanned tag and write it to another writable sticker • Permanently lock a physical tag with the system writeLock API • Keep scan history on your iPhone, including UID COMPATIBILITY • Bank cards, secure ID documents, and dynamic-ID transit cards are handled by Apple Pay and cannot be read here • iOS restricts third-party apps from using MIFARE Classic or reading tags in the background • NFC is available on supported iPhones only • Locking a tag cannot be undone PRIVACY FIRST • Identify, read, write, and lock happen on your iPhone • No cloud, no analytics, no tracking, no sign-in • UID and records never leave your iPhone unless you copy or share them FREE AND PREMIUM • Identifying a tag and viewing UID, technology, and capacity is free • Premium unlocks writing, cloning, locking, and every NDEF record on a multi-record tag
NFC Tags
This application allows iOS users to read and write data on NFC tags. Create personalized tags for URLs, contacts, or Wi-Fi settings, and associate them with quick actions like making calls or opening apps. It simplifies NFC technology interaction for seamless use at home, work, or while traveling.
- Read NFC tag data
- Write data to NFC tags
- Create personalized tags
- Write URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi settings
- Perform quick actions
- Associate tags with app actions
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NFC Tags is a user-friendly application designed specifically for the iOS platform. With NFC technology, you can read and write data on NFC tags using your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: - Read and Write NFC Tag Data: With NFC Tags, you can effortlessly read information stored on pre-written NFC tags and write data onto new NFC tags. - Create Personalized Tags: Write URLs, contact information, Wi-Fi settings, and more onto NFC tags to turn them into your personal assistants. - Perform Actions Quickly: Associate tags with specific actions like making a phone call, sending a message, or opening an application for swift execution. NFC Tags simplifies the process of utilizing NFC technology, allowing you to conveniently manage and interact with NFC tags. Whether at home, the office, or while traveling, it provides a seamless experience. Please note that NFC Tags is only compatible with iOS devices that support NFC functionality. Ensure that your device supports NFC for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against NFC Tags's 0%. NFC Commander also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Tags's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume 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 Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC Tags asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NFC Commander's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC Tags's.
| Parameter | NFC Commander | NFC Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 袁杰 张 | GOZOY LIMITED |
Customer experience
NFC Commander
NFC Tags
In-app purchases
NFC Commander
- Premium Edition$0.99
NFC Tags
No in-app purchases






