NFC Read Write vs NFC mifare Pro
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 mifare Pro
This app allows iPhone users to read and write various NFC cards, including access, transit, and elevator cards. It also supports NFC tags for sharing information like text, URLs, and Wi-Fi configurations, simplifying daily tasks and device management.
- Read/write access cards
- Read/write transit cards
- Read/write elevator and parking cards
- Read/write NDEF NFC tags
- Write text, URLs, business cards, Wi-Fi
- Intelligent card recognition
- Data backup and restore
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NFC Pro is a powerful NFC tool application designed specifically for iPhone users. It supports reading and writing various NFC cards, including access cards, bus cards, citizen cards, transportation cards, elevator cards, parking cards, and more. Simply hold the card near your NFC-enabled iPhone to easily copy card data, making your life smarter and more convenient. Key Features: 【Access Card Reading and Writing】Supports reading and writing access cards for communities, office buildings, schools, factories, and other locations. Copy your access card to your phone and use your iPhone to unlock doors, eliminating the need to carry a physical access card. Supports multiple access card formats for strong compatibility. 【Bus Card Reading and Writing】Supports reading and writing various transportation cards, including bus cards, subway cards, citizen cards, and all-in-one cards. Conveniently manage multiple cards, view card information anytime, and travel with ease. 【Elevator Card Support】Supports reading and writing special cards such as elevator cards, parking cards, and membership cards. One phone solves multiple card needs, so you never have to worry about forgetting your cards again. 【NFC Tag Reading and Writing】Supports reading and writing NDEF format NFC tags, allowing you to copy tag data and manage tag information. Supports multiple tag protocols including ISO 14443, FeliCa, ISO 15693, and ISO 7816. 【Multi-Format Information Writing】Supports reading and writing various types of information, including text, URLs, business cards, phone numbers, geographic locations, WiFi network configurations, Bluetooth pairing, HomeKit smart home devices, and shortcuts. Makes NFC tags more practical and information sharing more convenient. 【Intelligent Recognition】Automatically identifies card types and tag formats, intelligently parses card data, and supports displaying data in multiple formats such as hexadecimal and Base64. 【Data Management】Supports saving, backing up, and restoring card data, making it easy to manage information for multiple cards with secure and reliable data. Applicable Scenarios Community Access Control: Replace access cards with your mobile phone for easier entry and exit, eliminating worries about forgetting your access card. Office Buildings: No need to carry multiple access cards; one mobile phone handles all your access control needs. Transportation: Manage bus and subway cards, check balances anytime, making travel easier. Smart Home: Quickly configure WiFi and HomeKit devices via NFC tags to create a smart life. Information Sharing: Quickly share contact information, websites, locations, and other information for more efficient social interaction. Office Scenarios: Quickly connect to WiFi and pair Bluetooth devices to improve work efficiency. Convenience in Daily Life: Manage elevator cards and parking cards with one device for a simpler life. Product Advantages Simple Operation: Clean interface, one-click reading and writing, easy for beginners. Strong Compatibility: Supports various NFC card types and tag formats, with a wide range of applications. Safe and Reliable: Local data processing protects privacy and security; no internet connection required. Comprehensive Functions: One-stop service for reading, writing, copying, and managing, meeting all your NFC needs. Continuous Updates: Continuously optimized functions, supporting more card types and scenarios. Instructions for Use Ensure your iPhone supports NFC functionality (iPhone 7 and later models). Place the NFC card or tag close to the back of your phone (near the camera). Open the NFC Pro app; it will automatically read the card data. Supports writing the read data to other NFC tags or cards. You can save and manage information for multiple cards, viewing and using them anytime. Technical Features Supports NDEF format tag reading and writing Supports ISO 14443 Type A/B (MIFARE) tags Supports FeliCa tags Supports ISO 15693 tags Supports ISO 7816 tags
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Read Write at 100% against NFC mifare Pro's 0%. NFC Read Write also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). NFC mifare Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. NFC Read Write sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NFC mifare Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC mifare Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of NFC Read Write's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC mifare Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
NFC Read Write ships an update every 4 months, NFC mifare Pro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Read Write | NFC mifare Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | Octopus Network |
Customer experience
NFC Read Write
NFC mifare Pro
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 mifare Pro
No in-app purchases








