NFC Commander vs MSR Control
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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Efficient NFC tool. * Read NFC card data, also supports multiple data reads in one card. * Write data to NFC cards, also supports writing multiple data at the same time, supports multiple data types. * More features are available in the advanced version, which supports subsequent advanced feature updates. * User-friendly experience with nice dark mode. * Provides data writing help, such as writing data in specific formats to support auto-recognition for iPhone XS and above.
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.
- Bluetooth connectivity for MSR devices
- Read, write, and copy magnetic cards
- User-friendly interface
- Wide magnetic card compatibility
- Secure transaction operations
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Commander at 100% against MSR Control's 0%. NFC Commander also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2). MSR Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 5). 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
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.
NFC Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 70 ratings behind it against 5, 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.
NFC Commander ships an update every 38 months, MSR Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Commander | MSR Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.2 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 袁杰 张 | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
NFC Commander
MSR Control
In-app purchases
NFC Commander
- Premium Edition$0.99
MSR Control
- Unlimited access$1.997 Days
- Unlimited access$4.991 Month
- Unlimited access$9.991 Year
- Unlimited access$14.99
