uCreate NFC vs NFC Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
uCreate NFC
This app simplifies NFC application development by allowing users to program NFC tags. It enables developers to read and write basic commands, store NDEF messages with URI records, and test NFC-enabled applications.
- Program NFC tags
- Read/write basic NFC commands
- Store/read NDEF messages with URI records
- Develop, prototype, and test NFC apps
- Supports NFC Forum tag types 2, 4, and 5
- Includes SDK and documentation
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We built uCreate NFC to make NFC application development simple, letting you quickly and easily program NFC tags. Our all-in-one NFC mobile application platform makes it easy to develop, prototype, test, and successfully launch your own NFC-enabled applications. Use the app to read and write basic commands to NFC Forum tag types 2, 4, and 5. The app even lets you store and read NDEF messages with a URI record. Designed for programmers familiar with app development but new to NFC coding, our uCreate NFC software development kit (SDK) provides the source code supporting the first steps of NFC mobile app development. It is our mission to make NFC technologies more accessible to a broader range of developers, many of whom have limited or no experience with this type of technology. The uCreate NFC ecosystem provides engineers, product managers, and makers with the tools to learn, create, and test their own NFC experiences. The platform includes the mobile app, an SDK, a curated kit of NFC tags, technical support, and documentation.
NFC Master
This app allows users to read, write, and manage NFC tags with various data types. It offers features like tag security, counter management, and activity logging for an intuitive NFC experience.
- Read and write multiple data types to NFC tags
- Manage tag security with passwords and locking
- Utilize unique tag counter features
- Save and import frequently used records
- Log NFC read activity
- Supports popular MiFare and HCE tags
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NFC Master is the ultimate all-in-one NFC tag reader and writer for iPhone. Read, write, and manage NFC tags with support for 12 different data types — more than any other NFC app. WRITE ANY DATA TYPE • Text — Store notes, instructions, or messages • URL — Link to websites, portfolios, or social profiles • Phone — Initiate calls with a single tap • Email — Pre-compose emails with subject and body • Message — Send SMS or WhatsApp messages instantly • WiFi — Share network credentials for seamless guest access • Contact — Encode digital business cards (vCard) • Location — Share precise coordinates for Maps navigation • Social — Link to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more • Video — Direct users to YouTube videos or channels • Bluetooth — Automate pairing with hardware devices • Application — Deep link to app store listings PREMIUM TOOLS • Lock NFC Tags — Permanently lock tags to prevent overwriting • Password Protection — Set 4-digit PIN protection on tags • Erase & Reuse — Wipe tags clean for new data • Copy Tags — Duplicate tags, or copy to multiple tags in batch • Edit Existing Tags — Read, modify, and rewrite without losing data • QR Code Import — Scan QR codes and write their data to NFC tags • Activity Log — Track every tag you've read or written BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Experience the Tactile Glass UI — a premium dark-themed glassmorphism interface designed for clarity and delight. Smooth animations, haptic feedback, and intuitive navigation make NFC Master a joy to use. PRIVACY FIRST NFC Master works entirely on-device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Your NFC data stays yours. Premium features unlocked with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions. Download NFC Master and transform your iPhone into a powerful NFC tool.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: uCreate NFC at 100% against NFC Master's 50%. uCreate NFC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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 Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. uCreate NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.
uCreate NFC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of uCreate NFC's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC Master's.
uCreate NFC ships an update every 2 days, NFC Master every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uCreate NFC | NFC Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Identiv, Inc. | Muhammad Rizwan Hassan |
Customer experience
uCreate NFC
NFC Master
In-app purchases
uCreate NFC
No in-app purchases
NFC Master
- Remove Ads$1.99







