Chip Detector vs Tag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chip Detector
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Chip Detector is an organizer and manager for NFC tag data. The app allows you to scan NFC tags and view the NDEF data stored on them. You can save scanned records to local storage for later use and manage your collection of NFC tag data. The app also lets you write NDEF data to compatible NFC tags directly from your device. Features: * Scan NFC tags and read NDEF records * View and analyze tag data * Save scanned data locally * Write NDEF data to NFC tags * Manage your saved NFC records More features are coming soon.
Tag
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The ultimate NFC toolbox. Tag lets you read, write, erase, and clone NFC tags with ease. Write URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contacts, phone numbers, social profiles, and more to any writable NFC tag. View raw tag memory in hex with the Expert Mode memory viewer. Lock tags permanently. Build your tag library. Features: - Read full NFC tag details (type, manufacturer, serial number, NDEF records) - Write 8 record types: URL, Text, Wi-Fi, Phone, Email, vCard, Social, Location - Erase and lock tags (permanent) - Clone tags — copy one tag to another - Expert Mode hex memory viewer - Tag library to save and organize scanned tags - 5 free scans, 1 free write/day — upgrade for unlimited SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Flux offers a Weekly Plan and a Lifetime Access plan. Try it to unlock unlimited scans and writes. Disclaimer: Read and write capabilities depends on tag hardware. Terms of Use: https://meraki-dimension.com/tag/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tag at 15.1 against Chip Detector's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Chip Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chip Detector ships an update every 5 days, Tag weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chip Detector | Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petr Makarov | Meraki Dimension, Lda. |
In-app purchases
Chip Detector
- Pro Version$1.99
Tag
- Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
- Lifetime Pro$12.99
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