Comparison

NFC Read Write vs NFC Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

NFC Read Write

Easily read and write NFC tags using your iPhone's built-in NFC capabilities. Securely lock tags with passwords and create encrypted records for seamless WiFi sharing or data storage. Supports a wide range of NDEF and RAW data formats.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Lock NFC tags with passwords
  • Write secure encrypted NFConnect records
  • Write un-encrypted NFConnect records to any NDEF tag
  • Store URL, text, phone, SMS, GEO, email, business cards
  • Write RAW data
  • Supports various NFC tag types
Features
Read full description

Read and Write NFC tags and inlays with iPhone built-in NFC. Lock NFC tags, and protect NFC tags with passwords (When supported by NFC tag type) 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 Toolkit

Read full description

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.

Screenshots

NFC Read Write4 screens
NFC Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NFC Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Read Write ships an update every 6 months, NFC Toolkit every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Read Write versus NFC Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Read WriteNFC Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.Muhammad Rizwan Hassan

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
Show 1 more
  • MQTT Support$199.99
None

NFC Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Read Write free?
NFC Read Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Toolkit free?
NFC Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Read Write or NFC Toolkit have ads?
Neither NFC Read Write nor NFC Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Read Write or NFC Toolkit?
NFC Read Write ships an update every 6 months, and NFC Toolkit every 4 weeks. Most recently, NFC Read Write was updated on November 7, 2026 and NFC Toolkit on November 7, 2026.

Other comparisons