Comparison

AntNFC vs Hex NFC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AntNFC

Features
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AntNFC — High-Speed NFC Reader, Writer & Batch Creator. In the era of digital living, AntNFC is designed to eliminate the final friction between the physical world and digital information, turning every NFC tag into a pivot for efficiency. Core Features: 1. Instant Reading & Smart Interaction Simply bring your iPhone close to an NFC tag to read it instantly. AntNFC intelligently recognizes URLs, phone numbers, emails, addresses, and dates. It is not just reading—it is reaching: preview URLs in Safari or dial a number with one tap. Every NFC card becomes a high-speed shortcut. 2. Versatile Tag Writing Support for writing various formats, including Text, URLs, Wi-Fi, Contacts, SMS, and Emails. It also supports non-encrypted access card backups, transforming your phone into a convenient digital key. 3. Professional Batch Writing The expert for large-scale deployments. Import data via CSV/JSON files or your clipboard. Combined with our "Continuous Write Mode," deploying hundreds of tags takes only minutes. Export detailed write reports—the perfect choice for industrial and production scenarios. 4. Seamless Cross-Platform Sync (Web-to-App) Edit on PC, sync to mobile in seconds. Visit [antnfc.com/transfer](https://antnfc.com/transfer) to input complex JSON or Wi-Fi data on your computer, then scan the generated QR code with the App to import instantly. Say goodbye to tedious typing and boost your efficiency by 10x. 5. History & Management Automatically save every scan and write. Organize your data with search, filters, favorites, and batch operations. Full iCloud synchronization ensures your configurations are always available across all your devices. 6. Data Erase & Reset Format or erase tags with a single tap. Securely reset tags for reuse, providing flexibility for your evolving needs. Elegant and minimalist UI with perfect Dark Mode support. Core features work offline with all data processed locally to ensure ultimate privacy. Whether it is Smart Home automation, Professional Inventory management, or Geeky Social business cards, start your journey with AntNFC and master the digital pulse of the physical world! Cross-Platform Sync & Support: - Official Website: https://antnfc.com - PC Transfer Assistant: https://antnfc.com/transfer (The ultimate solution for editing complex data on your computer)

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Hex NFC

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The ultimate NFC toolkit, for FREE! Hex NFC brings the power of the iPhone's full capabilities to you in a professional-grade package for zero cost. Along with full support for practically every NFC chip currently available, Hex NFC also supports scanning of transit cards like PASMO/Suica and modern passport chips. We've gone to great lengths to utilise every capability the iPhone has to offer, to give users the one NFC app they'll ever need. Supported and tested on real silicon: - NTAG210μ, NTAG213, NTAG216, NTAG424 DNA - MIFARE Ultralight EV1, MIFARE Ultralight C - MIFARE DESFire EV3 - ICODE SLIX, ICODE SLIX2 - FeliCa (Japanese transit cards, PASMO/Suica) - eMRTD / ICAO 9303 (Modern passports) All other NFC chips of similar types (e.g. NTAG215) are tested on our own emulators, and are supported. We will confirm these on real silicon when chips become available. Confirmed Unsupported (iPhone can not scan): - MIFARE Classic EV1 The app allows you to perform essentially any action an NFC chip can receive including: - Read - Write records (Text, URL, Social Media Link, Search Engines, Files, Email, Contacts, Phone Number, Text Message, FaceTime, Map Location, Crypto Link, Wi-Fi Access) - Password Protect (Write only or full read/write), Incorrect Password Limits (permanent lock), 3DES and AES encryption - Memory Dump - Destructive & Irreversible Actions: Erase, Format, Permanent Lock - Advanced (APDU) Console for advanced users Quality of life features: - Pre-build a chip profile, then write it to as many cards as you need, one tap at a time - Save presets for later writes or overwrites - Review and reuse historical chip states - Lock and protection changes are checked by reading the chip back where possible, rather than trusting an ACK Warning: This app includes a number of dangerous features that could render your chip permanently disabled. They are clearly marked and warned against, you won't be able to do it by accident as they require you to input the chip's UID to perform. However we take no responsibility for unintentional or intentional damage to your chips. Use irreversible actions at your own risk.

Screenshots

AntNFC4 screens
Hex NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hex NFC at 17.0 against AntNFC's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AntNFC ships an update weekly, Hex NFC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AntNFC versus Hex NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntNFCHex NFC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer掌上互联(北京)信息技术有限公司Hex Pro

In-app purchases

None

AntNFC

No in-app purchases

None

Hex NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AntNFC free?
AntNFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex NFC free?
Hex NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AntNFC or Hex NFC have ads?
Neither AntNFC nor Hex NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AntNFC or Hex NFC?
AntNFC ships an update weekly, and Hex NFC every 5 days. Most recently, AntNFC was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hex NFC on October 25, 2026.

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