# NFC TagKit vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC TagKit at 100% against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 28%. NFC TagKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NFC TagKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 330 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of NFC TagKit's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC TagKit ships an update every 4 months, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC TagKit | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521/reviews) | **[4.4 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **330** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CoreWillSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593858523) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC TagKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tagkit/id1593858521)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC TagKit free?

NFC TagKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC TagKit or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. NFC TagKit averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 330 ratings.

### Do NFC TagKit or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; NFC TagKit does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC TagKit or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

NFC TagKit ships an update every 4 months, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC TagKit was updated on October 7, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*