NFC Read Write vs EcoCustom
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
EcoCustom
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The operation steps of the APP are as follows: 1. Apply for an APP account and password to the backend system 2. Log in using the assigned account 3. User Enable Camera Permissions 4. Click the homepage scan button to use the scan QR code function 5. Display scanning results
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EcoCustom at none against NFC Read Write's 4. EcoCustom also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. NFC Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. EcoCustom asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Read Write ships an update every 4 months, EcoCustom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Read Write | EcoCustom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months — 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 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | Maxim Smart Manufacturing Co., Ltd |
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
EcoCustom
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NFC Read Write free?
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Do NFC Read Write or EcoCustom have ads?
Which is updated more often, NFC Read Write or EcoCustom?
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