NFC Commander vs NFC Master
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 Master
This app allows users to read, write, and manage NFC tags with various data types. It offers features like tag security, counter management, and activity logging for an intuitive NFC experience.
- Read and write multiple data types to NFC tags
- Manage tag security with passwords and locking
- Utilize unique tag counter features
- Save and import frequently used records
- Log NFC read activity
- Supports popular MiFare and HCE tags
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NFC Master is the ultimate all-in-one NFC tag reader and writer for iPhone. Read, write, and manage NFC tags with support for 12 different data types — more than any other NFC app. WRITE ANY DATA TYPE • Text — Store notes, instructions, or messages • URL — Link to websites, portfolios, or social profiles • Phone — Initiate calls with a single tap • Email — Pre-compose emails with subject and body • Message — Send SMS or WhatsApp messages instantly • WiFi — Share network credentials for seamless guest access • Contact — Encode digital business cards (vCard) • Location — Share precise coordinates for Maps navigation • Social — Link to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more • Video — Direct users to YouTube videos or channels • Bluetooth — Automate pairing with hardware devices • Application — Deep link to app store listings PREMIUM TOOLS • Lock NFC Tags — Permanently lock tags to prevent overwriting • Password Protection — Set 4-digit PIN protection on tags • Erase & Reuse — Wipe tags clean for new data • Copy Tags — Duplicate tags, or copy to multiple tags in batch • Edit Existing Tags — Read, modify, and rewrite without losing data • QR Code Import — Scan QR codes and write their data to NFC tags • Activity Log — Track every tag you've read or written BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Experience the Tactile Glass UI — a premium dark-themed glassmorphism interface designed for clarity and delight. Smooth animations, haptic feedback, and intuitive navigation make NFC Master a joy to use. PRIVACY FIRST NFC Master works entirely on-device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Your NFC data stays yours. Premium features unlocked with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions. Download NFC Master and transform your iPhone into a powerful NFC tool.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against NFC Master's 50%. NFC Commander also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). NFC Master's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 34 months). 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. NFC Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NFC Commander's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC Master's.
NFC Commander ships an update every 34 months, NFC Master every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Commander | NFC Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 袁杰 张 | Muhammad Rizwan Hassan |
Customer experience
NFC Commander
NFC Master
In-app purchases
NFC Commander
- Premium Edition$0.99
NFC Master
- Remove Ads$1.99







