Comparison

NFC Read Write vs NFC TagKit

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

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About

NFC Read Write

Easily read and write NFC tags using your iPhone. Securely store encrypted records or unencrypted data like URLs, text, and contact information. Connect to Wi-Fi networks instantly without sharing passwords.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Write encrypted NFConnect records
  • Write unencrypted NDEF data
  • Store URLs, text, phone numbers, and more
  • Join WiFi networks without passwords
  • Supports various NFC tag types
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Read and Write NFC tags and inlays with iPhone built-in NFC. Write secure encrypted NFConnect records using Serialio.com NFConnect tags or inlays. Don't have NFC NFConnect tags or inlays? No problem. Write NFConnect records (un-encrypted) to any NDEF tag with sufficient memory. For encrypted NFConnect records In-App-Purchase option enables to write encrypted NFConnect records to many tag types that support NDEF. Use tags and inlays with NFConnect records to join WiFi network without giving out your WiFi password. Now your visitors, friends, business associates, etc. can connect to your WiFi network without knowing your WiFi password. Writes NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format) data to all the NFC tag types shown above: tags, badges, wristbands, keyfobs, cups, plates, PPE (personal protection equipment), etc. Store URL/URI, Plain TEXT, Phone number, SMS, GEO Location, Email, Application, Business Card, and more. Also write RAW data (not formatted like NDEF). Note: NDEF/RAW data can be used by apps like iScanBrowser, Cloud-In-Hand stratus-io Attendance, Mobile Grid, SerialMagic Keys. Contact serialio.com for more information and to purchase NFC-RFID tags, inlays, wireless readers, software applications Starting with iPhone-11 and iOS 13, iPhone built-in NFC supports reading and writing many types of NFC tags and inlays. Some example NFC tag types are ISO-14443A(*1,2,4) tags like NXP NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Classic EV1, Mifare Ultralight (aka Mifare UL), Mifare DESFire, Mifare Plus-SE, Mifare Plus-S, Mifare Plus-X, my-d move - SLE66R01P, FM11RF08, ISO-14443B(*4) tags like AT88RF020, SR176, SRIX512, SRIX4K, and Sony FeliCa(*4) tags, and ISO-15693 tags like ICODE SLI, SLI-X, SLI-X2, Tag-It HF-I Plus. *1 NFC Forum Tag Type 1 *2 NFC Forum Tag Type 2 *3 NFC Forum Tag Type 3 *4 NFC Forum Tag Type 4

About

NFC TagKit

This app allows you to read and write data to various types of RFID tags. It can display detailed information about transponders and supports creating and writing NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags.

Highlights
  • Read transponder information (type, manufacturer, serial number)
  • Display NDEF record data (URL, text, contact)
  • Read data from MIFARE® DESFire® tags
  • Write files and NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags
  • Supports various tag types (MIFARE, Ntag, FeliCa, ISO)
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NFCTagKit is an application for working with RFID tags. It provides such functions as reading different kinds of transponders and writing on MIFARE® DESFire® tags. Activating a reading function of the application displays all necessary information about the transponders: • tag type and manufacturer • technologies • serial number • total memory size • filled data volume • etc. Besides that, there is all the information about NDEF records and all the data on the card for such formats as • URL • text message • contact information • etc. One of the key advantages is reading the data from MIFARE® DESFire® transponders, including applications, files, and keys. Activating a writing function of the app grants the possibility to use the demo of the CoreWillSoft GmbH solution. The users can create and write files on the MIFARE® DESFire® tags and make different types of NDEF records.  The NFCTagKit App supports such types of tags, as: • MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 • MIFARE® DESFire® EV2 • MIFARE® Ultralight® • MIFARE® Ultralight® C • MIFARE® Ultralight® EV1 • Ntag 213 • Ntag 215 • ISO15693 • FeliCa • ISO7816 (ISO14443-4 type A / B tag with ISO7816 communication protocol) The full functionality of our solution is available for ordering on the CoreWillSoft GmbH website. We are providing the decisions for all kinds of businesses that use RFID technologies and mobile identification.

Screenshots

NFC Read Write4 screens
NFC TagKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Read Write at 4.5 against NFC TagKit's 4.0. NFC TagKit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NFC TagKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Read Write holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Read Write versus NFC TagKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Read WriteNFC TagKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.CoreWillSoft GmbH

Customer experience

NFC Read Write

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NFC TagKit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NFC Read Write

One-time4
  • Scanning more tags$9.99
  • Unlock SmartPoster writing$24.99
  • NDEF Text language$24.99
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  • MQTT Support$199.99
None

NFC TagKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Read Write free?
NFC Read Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC TagKit free?
NFC TagKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFC Read Write or NFC TagKit?
NFC Read Write is rated higher. NFC Read Write averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC TagKit averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NFC Read Write or NFC TagKit have ads?
Neither NFC Read Write nor NFC TagKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Read Write or NFC TagKit?
NFC Read Write ships an update every 4 months, and NFC TagKit every 4 months. Most recently, NFC Read Write was updated on June 4, 2026 and NFC TagKit on June 10, 2026.

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