NFC Read Write vs NFC Toolkit
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
NFC Toolkit
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NFC Toolkit is the ultimate app for reading, writing, and managing NFC tags and smart labels on your iPhone. Whether you need to read NDEF data, write contact information, launch URLs, compose SMS messages, or dial phone numbers — NFC Toolkit does it all with a clean, intuitive interface. KEY FEATURES: • Read NFC Tags: Instantly scan and read any NFC tag. View NDEF records including text, URLs, contacts, phone numbers, SMS, email, and more. • Write NFC Tags: Easily write data to blank or rewritable NFC tags. Choose from multiple content types: - Contact (vCard) - URL / Website - Email Address - SMS Message - Phone Number - Text Note - Social Media Links (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Tumblr, Vimeo, Discord, GitHub, Spotify) • Tag History: Automatically saves every tag you scan or write. Browse your full history with timestamps and content previews. • Location Tags: Save your current GPS coordinates to an NFC tag and never lose your parking spot or location again. • QR Code Scanner: Built-in QR/barcode scanner for reading codes and writing their content to NFC tags. • Clean Design: Beautiful, modern interface with Lottie animations, dark and light modes, and smooth navigation. • No Account Required: Works entirely offline. No sign-up, no tracking, no data collection. • Free & Private: All data stays on your device. Your privacy is our priority. Download NFC Toolkit today and unlock the full potential of your iPhone's NFC capabilities. Perfect for automation enthusiasts, smart home users, business professionals, and anyone who wants to get more done with NFC technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Toolkit at none against NFC Read Write's 4. NFC Toolkit also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support 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. NFC Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Read Write ships an update every 4 months, NFC Toolkit every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Read Write | NFC Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | Muhammad Rizwan Hassan |
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
NFC Toolkit
No in-app purchases









