NFC Tools vs CookieNFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
CookieNFC
Easily read and write NFC tags with various data formats like text, URLs, and phone numbers. Create custom triggers for apps or set up smart labels with a simple tap. This tool offers a clean, intuitive interface for seamless NFC interaction.
- Read and write NFC tags
- Supports plain text, URLs, phone numbers
- Custom app link triggers
- Smart table label setup
- Native iOS compatibility
- Clean and intuitive UI
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This app lets you read and write NFC tags with common data formats such as plain text, URLs, phone numbers, SMS templates, emails, and even custom app links. Whether you’re placing a welcome message at your door, setting up a smart table label, or creating a quick trigger for apps, all it takes is a tap. Designed with native iOS compatibility and clean UI, it makes interacting with NFC tags feel seamless and intuitive. No sign-ups. No ads. No fluff. Just a focused tool to write and read NFC tags with clarity and control. Perfect for makers, creatives, and minimalists who love utility with precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CookieNFC at 5.0 against NFC Tools's 3.8. CookieNFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CookieNFC asks for nothing beyond the download.
CookieNFC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Tools | CookieNFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bulb Network Technology Co., Limited | 德铭 何 |
In-app purchases
NFC Tools
- NFC永久会员$1.99
CookieNFC
No in-app purchases
