NFC Read Write vs Altis NFC Kit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Altis NFC Kit
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With the NFC Kit app you can read, write to, and encode tasks onto your NFC tags and other NFC chips. The NFC Kit is easy to use and can be used to store information on your NFC tags so they work with any NFC device. For instance, it's simple to keep your contact information, a URL, a phone number, your social media profile, or even a location.. Preset variables, conditions, and advanced tasks are also available so you may make more complex actions. Application is optimized for NTag 213 chips. You can easily delete or lock the NFC tag or card as you wish with Altis NFC Kit!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Altis NFC Kit at none against NFC Read Write's 4. Altis NFC Kit also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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 Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Altis NFC Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Read Write ships an update every 4 months, Altis NFC Kit every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Read Write | Altis NFC Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | ALTIS TEKNOLOJI YAZILIM VE DANISMANLIK TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
NFC Read Write
- Scanning more tags$9.99
- Unlock SmartPoster writing$24.99
- NDEF Text language$24.99
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- MQTT Support$199.99
Altis NFC Kit
No in-app purchases
