Comparison

NFC Commander vs SolarSync

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

SolarSync

Features
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MLPE devices—like optimizers and rapid shutdown units—in real time. Get smart alerts, clear insights, and instant access to system health, so you’re always connected, informed, and in control.

Screenshots

NFC Commander4 screens
SolarSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarSync at none against NFC Commander's 1. SolarSync also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SolarSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Commander versus SolarSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC CommanderSolarSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 34 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer袁杰 张Shanghai Raymon IoT Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Commander

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$0.99
None

SolarSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Commander free?
NFC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolarSync free?
SolarSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Commander or SolarSync have ads?
Neither NFC Commander nor SolarSync shows ads.

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