Comparison

NFC Commander vs NFC ⁺

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
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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

About

NFC ⁺

This app leverages NFC technology to read, write, and encrypt NFC tags. It can simulate access cards, transfer data, and control smart home devices. Use it for access control, quick data sharing, and smart home automation.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag content
  • Copy and edit NFC tags
  • Create and encrypt NFC tags
  • Simulate access cards
  • Control smart home devices
  • Transfer data wirelessly
Features
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NFC门禁卡是一款基于近场通信(NFC)技术的移动应用程序,它利用NFC技术的无线连接功能,在支持NFC功能的设备上实现多种便捷操作 一、主要功能 - 读取NFC标签内容 - 复制NFC标签内容 - 编辑NFC标签内容 - 转写NFC标签的内容 - 创建NFC标签,实现不同的便捷操作 - 加密NFC标签内容 二、使用场景 - 门禁系统:在小区、办公楼、学校等需要门禁卡的场所,用户可以使用NFC门禁卡模拟门禁卡,实现无卡进出。 - 数据传输与共享:在需要快速传输文件或共享信息的场合,用户可以使用NFC门禁卡实现近距离的无线传输和共享。 - 智能家居:用户可以通过NFC门禁卡与智能家居设备连接,实现手机对智能家居设备的控制和管理。 三、支持场景 - 名片:阅读VCard并直接保存到你的地址簿中。 - 捷径。通过NFC启动自动装置。旧版iPhone也能实现HomeKit自动化。 - 位置:读取地理坐标并在地图上查看。 - 网络链接。打开一个已保存的网页地址。 - Wi-Fi:连接到一个Wi-Fi网络。 - 文本。阅读文本并处理它。 - 电话号码:读取一个电话号码并开始通话。 - 短信:发送iMessage/SMS。 - 电子邮件。发送电子邮件。 -HomeKit:打开HomeKit设备 -BFC:专属于该app的格式,通过该格式可以实现内容加密和一些直接操作类型 四、注意事项 当前APP主要支持的NFC卡片协议为:ISO/IEC 7816、ISO/IEC 14443、ISO/IEC 15693、MIFARE和FeliCa等协议, 不支持的协议可能导致读卡不成功

Screenshots

NFC Commander4 screens
NFC ⁺3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NFC Commander at none against NFC ⁺'s shown. NFC Commander also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). NFC ⁺'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 34 months). On price, rating, 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 NFC ⁺ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC ⁺ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Commander ships an update every 34 months, NFC ⁺ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Commander versus NFC ⁺: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC CommanderNFC ⁺
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer袁杰 张Bulb Network Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

NFC Commander

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

NFC ⁺

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Commander

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$0.99
1 purchases

NFC ⁺

One-time1
  • 永久PRO 会员$2.99

Questions

Is NFC Commander free?
NFC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC ⁺ free?
NFC ⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Commander or NFC ⁺?
NFC ⁺ is rated higher. NFC Commander averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NFC ⁺ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NFC Commander or NFC ⁺ have ads?
NFC ⁺ shows ads; NFC Commander does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Commander or NFC ⁺?
NFC Commander ships an update every 34 months, and NFC ⁺ monthly. Most recently, NFC Commander was updated on October 25, 2026 and NFC ⁺ on October 27, 2026.

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