Comparison

NFC Read Write vs Honu Scan

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. 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

Honu Scan

Features
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Scan tab reads pet tag scanner display. Press "Scan" button for each scan. Green box shows scan area. Blue box confirms scanned data. Map tab shows locations of scanned tags. Data tab shows all scanned data. All data is saved in CSV files and can be shared via sharing button on Data tab. Data is saved by date.

Screenshots

NFC Read Write4 screens
Honu Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Honu Scan at none against NFC Read Write's 4. Honu Scan also leads on update cadence (every 9 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Read Write ships an update every 4 months, Honu Scan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Read Write versus Honu Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Read WriteHonu Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.CraniaLab, LLC

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

Honu Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Read Write free?
NFC Read Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Honu Scan free?
Honu Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Read Write or Honu Scan have ads?
Neither NFC Read Write nor Honu Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Read Write or Honu Scan?
NFC Read Write ships an update every 4 months, and Honu Scan every 9 days. Most recently, NFC Read Write was updated on June 4, 2026 and Honu Scan on October 10, 2026.

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