Comparison

NFC Read Write vs NFC Tags

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 Tags

This application allows iOS users to read and write data on NFC tags. Create personalized tags for URLs, contacts, or Wi-Fi settings, and associate them with quick actions like making calls or opening apps. It simplifies NFC technology interaction for seamless use at home, work, or while traveling.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Write data to NFC tags
  • Create personalized tags
  • Write URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi settings
  • Perform quick actions
  • Associate tags with app actions
Features
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NFC Tags is a user-friendly application designed specifically for the iOS platform. With NFC technology, you can read and write data on NFC tags using your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: - Read and Write NFC Tag Data: With NFC Tags, you can effortlessly read information stored on pre-written NFC tags and write data onto new NFC tags. - Create Personalized Tags: Write URLs, contact information, Wi-Fi settings, and more onto NFC tags to turn them into your personal assistants. - Perform Actions Quickly: Associate tags with specific actions like making a phone call, sending a message, or opening an application for swift execution. NFC Tags simplifies the process of utilizing NFC technology, allowing you to conveniently manage and interact with NFC tags. Whether at home, the office, or while traveling, it provides a seamless experience. Please note that NFC Tags is only compatible with iOS devices that support NFC functionality. Ensure that your device supports NFC for the best experience.

Screenshots

NFC Read Write4 screens
NFC Tags4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Read Write at 100% against NFC Tags's 0%. NFC Read Write also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Tags's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume 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 Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NFC Tags asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Read Write holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NFC Read Write's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC Tags's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC Read Write versus NFC Tags: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Read WriteNFC Tags
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.GOZOY LIMITED

Customer experience

NFC Read Write

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

NFC Tags

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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 Tags

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Read Write free?
NFC Read Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Tags free?
NFC Tags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFC Read Write or NFC Tags?
NFC Read Write is rated higher. NFC Read Write averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC Tags averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do NFC Read Write or NFC Tags have ads?
NFC Tags shows ads; NFC Read Write does not.

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