NFC vs NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC
Easily read and write data to NFC chips with a user-friendly interface. Supports various data types like text, websites, and contacts, with options for password protection and color-coded tags for organization. Store records in iCloud for convenience.
- Read NFC data
- Write NFC data
- Support iCloud storage
- Password protection for NFC
- Color-coded data tags
- Write various data types
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The NFC Helper can read and write NFC chips through a simple and portable user interface. Put your device close to the NFC chip, and you can write data and read NFC data. Support iCloud to store read records Support NFC to write content and set password to enhance security The NFC Helper can record any standard information on an NFC tag and is compatible with any NFC device. Write data support: -A simple text -A website -E-mail -Contacts -Telephone numbers -Predefined text -Personalize data. Etc At the same time, the color mark of the written data is added, which is convenient to distinguish the important level of the data NFC Helper provides convenience for life, come and experience it ~
NFC Tools
Easily read and write various types of information to NFC tags. Automate tasks like connecting to Wi-Fi, opening web links, or sending messages with a simple tap. Supports business cards, locations, and HomeKit devices.
- Read and write NFC tag information
- Save vCards to contacts
- Automate device actions via NFC
- Open web links and connect to Wi-Fi
- Read text and phone numbers
- Send SMS and emails
- Control HomeKit devices
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Smart read and write NFC tags. ----- NFC ----- Read and write NFC information. This application gives you the possibility to read and write different types of NFC information. -Business card: read vCard and save it directly to your address book. -Shortcuts. Start the automatic device through NFC. The old iPhone can also automate homekit. -Location: read geographic coordinates and view them on the map. -Network links. Open a saved web page address. -Wi Fi: connect to a Wi Fi network. -Text. Read the text and work with it. -Phone number: read a phone number and start a call. -SMS: send imessage/sms. -E-mail. Send email. -Homekit: open the homekit device
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Verdict
NFC and NFC Tools both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 9% of NFC Tools's. NFC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 9% of NFC Tools's.
NFC ships an update every 2 months, NFC Tools every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | NFC | NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (26 ratings) — better | 3.8 (61 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ErxiangHeyi Information | Bulb Network Technology Co., Limited |
Customer experience
NFC
NFC Tools
In-app purchases
NFC
- LifeTime$7.99
- LifeTime$12.99
NFC Tools
- NFC永久会员$1.99
