NFC TagKit vs QR
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.
QR
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QR-Code and NFC Scanner is just your mobile scanner for QR-Codes and NFC-Tags. With only one click you can collect urls, documents, videos and much more. Add your own keywords and personal notice to each one. Access your collection from your smartphone, tablet or computer. With Qurdo you'll be happy and save a lot of time. We designed the app to provide you with a much better presentation of scanned data and also to give you the right options related to the data you scanned. The fastest and most simple & user friendly QR Scanner application. Easy to use QR code reader, QR code scanner, qr code & barcode scanner and barcode scanning app for your device. QR code reader can automatically detect and scan any code without pressing any buttons. QR & Barcode Scanner can scan and read all QR codes / barcode types including text, url, ISBN, product, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi and many more formats. After scan and automatic decoding user is provided with only the relevant options for individual QR or Barcode type and can take appropriate action. You can even use QR & Barcode Scanner to scan coupons / coupon codes to receive discounts and save some money. With barcode reader or qrreader app you can also scan product barcodes. Scan with bar code reader in shops and compare prices with online prices to save money. QR & Barcode Scanner app is the only free QR code reader / barcode scanner you will ever need. Amazing Features : - Scan QR of Products & Detailed Food Information. - Scan Documents. - Rename Scanned Documents. - You can also scan the QR code or barcode in the gallery. - Scan QR codes to set up credentials and be connected in a few seconds and very fast. - Unlimited scanning, unlimited historical data. - Create your own QR: choose between Standard or Special QR Codes. - Standard Codes for: Contacts, Locations, Notes and Messages. - Auto-detect scanning. Simply tap & hold! - Get instant warnings when a QR Code contains a dangerous link or directs you to a malicious website. - Customize your QR Codes with Colors, Gifs and Social Media logos. - Barcode reader allows you to view stores, supermarkets, detailed product information by QRcode. - QR code scanner does not need an internet connection to scan QR / barcode. - If you need to scan a large number of QR codes/barcodes, you can use the batch scan function to scan the QR codes. - The QR code generator can save and share the code you encrypt. - With flashlight support, you can scan QR codes in the dark or at night and read barcodes. It can read and verify the authenticity of identity documents that have a chip, which includes most passports and many identity cards as well. Fast batch scanning to scan multiple codes at the same time without any extra steps. Fastest and easiest way to scan any QR or barcode. QR Code reader does not need an internet connection. You can create a QR Code or barcode scan anywhere without the internet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NFC TagKit at none against QR's shown. QR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC TagKit ships an update every 4 months, QR every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | NFC TagKit | QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CoreWillSoft GmbH | Shreyaskumar Patel |
In-app purchases
NFC TagKit
No in-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases








