NFC TagKit vs Smart NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC TagKit
This app allows you to read and write data to various types of RFID tags. It can display detailed information about transponders and supports creating and writing NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags.
- Read transponder information (type, manufacturer, serial number)
- Display NDEF record data (URL, text, contact)
- Read data from MIFARE® DESFire® tags
- Write files and NDEF records on MIFARE® DESFire® tags
- Supports various tag types (MIFARE, Ntag, FeliCa, ISO)
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NFCTagKit is an application for working with RFID tags. It provides such functions as reading different kinds of transponders and writing on MIFARE® DESFire® tags. Activating a reading function of the application displays all necessary information about the transponders: • tag type and manufacturer • technologies • serial number • total memory size • filled data volume • etc. Besides that, there is all the information about NDEF records and all the data on the card for such formats as • URL • text message • contact information • etc. One of the key advantages is reading the data from MIFARE® DESFire® transponders, including applications, files, and keys. Activating a writing function of the app grants the possibility to use the demo of the CoreWillSoft GmbH solution. The users can create and write files on the MIFARE® DESFire® tags and make different types of NDEF records. The NFCTagKit App supports such types of tags, as: • MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 • MIFARE® DESFire® EV2 • MIFARE® Ultralight® • MIFARE® Ultralight® C • MIFARE® Ultralight® EV1 • Ntag 213 • Ntag 215 • ISO15693 • FeliCa • ISO7816 (ISO14443-4 type A / B tag with ISO7816 communication protocol) The full functionality of our solution is available for ordering on the CoreWillSoft GmbH website. We are providing the decisions for all kinds of businesses that use RFID technologies and mobile identification.
Smart NFC
Easily read and write information to NFC tags. This tool allows you to quickly access the content of NFC tags or write text and URLs onto them.
- Read NFC tag content
- Write text to NFC tags
- Write URLs to NFC tags
- Fast NFC tag interaction
- User-friendly interface
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Turn your iPhone into an ultra-fast, professional NFC scanner, writer, and automation tool. Whether you want to share home Wi-Fi with guests in a single tap, create sleek digital business cards, trigger smart home routines, back up gaming tags, or program commercial batches—Smart NFC Tool provides an elite, frictionless experience. ◆ WHAT MAKES SMART NFC TOOL MAGIC? • Instant Background & In-App Scanning: Read NDEF, Type 1–5, MIFARE, and NTAG213/215/216 chips in milliseconds. • One-Tap Guest Wi-Fi: Write Wi-Fi credentials to an NFC sticker. Guests tap their phone to connect immediately without entering passwords. • Digital Business Cards (vCard): Hand out your contact info, LinkedIn, or portfolio with a tap. No app required on the receiving phone! • Apple Shortcuts & Smart Home: Tap physical stickers to run custom iOS Shortcuts, turn on smart lights, start timers, or activate focus modes. • Emergency ICE & Pet ID Tags: Program emergency contact numbers, medical alerts, blood type, and pet microchip details on durable NFC keychains. • Tag Lock & Password Protection: Secure public tags with 32-bit PWD/PACK keys to prevent unauthorized overwriting or vandalism. • 1-Tap Tag Cloning: Duplicate any compatible unencrypted NFC tag in seconds. • Batch Multi-Tag Writer: Program dozens of consecutive asset tags, event badges, or smart signs effortlessly. • Graphical Memory Explorer: Inspect physical 4-byte pages, CC containers, dynamic lock bits, and raw hex bytes. • NTAG215 Gaming Inspector: Verify 504-byte capacity, lock status, and Nintendo Switch / Amiibo compatibility. • Print Smart Signs: Generate printable PDF table-tents with built-in NFC tap zones for restaurants, stores, and events. ◆ 100% PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE Your data is yours alone. All tag payloads, Wi-Fi keys, and contacts remain strictly on your device. No cloud tracking, no mandatory accounts, no friction. ◆ DESIGNED FOR IOS 18 & DARK MODE Crafted with modern fluid ambient glassmorphism, responsive haptics, lock screen widgets, and dark/light system adaptation. FREE TO START • Scan NFC tags and view NDEF data clearly • Write text and URLs to compatible tags • Clean, modern dashboard built for real use • Personalized greeting and easy Settings NFC SMART TOOL PRO Unlock the full toolkit when you tag often: • Templates — Wi-Fi, contacts (vCard), phone numbers, URLs, plain text, and more • Shortcut Tags — launch your favorite iOS Shortcuts with one tap • NFC Simulator — practice reads and writes without a physical tag • Full Tag History — search, review, copy, share, and write again • Share & Export — send tag data as JSON, hex, or a readable summary WHO IT'S FOR • Business — guest Wi-Fi, menus, booking links, review pages • Events — schedules, maps, registration URLs • Creators & makers — portfolio tags, workshop handouts, project links • Home & office — Shortcuts automation, labeled gear, shared network details • Learners — explore NFC safely with the built-in simulator PRIVACY & SUPPORT We respect your data. Read our privacy policy in the app. Questions? Contact support from Settings. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with NFC (read/write as supported by your device and iOS) • Compatible NFC tags/labels (e.g. NTAG and other types supported by iOS) • Some features require NFC Smart Tool Pro (subscription) Download Smart NFC Tool and turn every NFC sticker into something useful. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartnfctool Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NFC TagKit at 4.0 against Smart NFC's 3.0. NFC TagKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Smart NFC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Smart NFC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NFC TagKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC TagKit holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
NFC TagKit ships an update every 4 months, Smart NFC every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | NFC TagKit | Smart NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CoreWillSoft GmbH | Hexalitics Technology Pvt. Ltd. |
Customer experience
NFC TagKit
Smart NFC
In-app purchases
NFC TagKit
No in-app purchases
Smart NFC
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$10.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99








