Comparison

NFC Commander vs MSR Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Read full description

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

About

MSR Control

This utility app allows users to manage magnetic cards using a Bluetooth-enabled MSR device. It provides functionality to read, write, and duplicate various types of magnetic stripe cards with a focus on ease of use and secure operations.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for MSR devices
  • Read, write, and copy magnetic cards
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wide magnetic card compatibility
  • Secure transaction operations
Features
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Experience the next level of magnetic card management with Easy MSR X, specifically designed to harness the power of your MSR device via Bluetooth. Whether you're in business or managing personal data, Easy MSR X offers a seamless interface to read, write, and duplicate magnetic cards with utmost ease and security. Key Features: Bluetooth Connectivity: Pair easily with your MSR device. Multi-Function: Read, write, and copy magnetic stripe cards. User-Friendly: Simplistic design for easy operation. High Compatibility: Works with a wide range of magnetic cards. Secure Transactions: Ensures safety with encrypted operations. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NFC Commander4 screens
MSR Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against MSR Control's 0%. NFC Commander also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). MSR Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (74 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MSR Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 74 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NFC Commander's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSR Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Commander ships an update every 34 months, MSR Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC Commander versus MSR Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC CommanderMSR Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings674 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer袁杰 张新雨 李

Customer experience

NFC Commander

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MSR Control

All ratings70 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Commander

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$0.99
4 purchases

MSR Control

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$14.99

Questions

Is NFC Commander free?
NFC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MSR Control free?
MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Commander or MSR Control?
NFC Commander is rated higher. NFC Commander averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MSR Control averages 4.3 from 74 ratings.
Do NFC Commander or MSR Control have ads?
Neither NFC Commander nor MSR Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Commander or MSR Control?
NFC Commander ships an update every 34 months, and MSR Control fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Commander was updated on November 3, 2026 and MSR Control on November 4, 2026.

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