# iNet vs NFC Reader & Writer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against NFC Reader & Writer's 13%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader & Writer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC Reader & Writer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 13% of NFC Reader & Writer's.

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Reader & Writer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet | NFC Reader & Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews)** | [4.0 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tags/id1543670530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) |

## What reviewers say

### iNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353)

Discover all devices on your local network, analyze services, and manage connected devices. Remotely control Macs and PCs, monitor network status, and customize device identification. This tool offers comprehensive network insights for both technical and casual users.

**Highlights:** Device discovery (IP, MAC), Customizable device names and icons, Port and service scanning, Wake on LAN/WAN, Remote Mac control (sleep, restart), Bonjour service monitoring, Airport base station status

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNet Pro upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent network scanning
- 🔍 Provides detailed device information
- 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
- 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about location permissions
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🚫 Removal of previously available free features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inability to restore premium purchases
- Scanning issues on networks with many devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable location permissions
- Ability to view MAC addresses
- More customization options
- Improved iPad support
- Expanded network monitoring and management tools


### NFC Reader & Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tags/id1543670530)

Easily read and write to NFC tags, supporting various data types like text, URLs, and contact information. This app also offers tag copying, infinite copying, and erasure, along with NFC device status checks and general device information.

**Highlights:** Read all tag types (Text, URL, VCARD, Bluetooth, WIFI, Email), Write custom tasks to NFC tags, Tag copy and copy to infinity, Erase NFC tags, NFC device status checker, View device information (Model, Data Usage, WiFi, Battery)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $10.99 | one-time |
| One time purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNet free?

iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFC Reader & Writer free?

NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iNet or NFC Reader & Writer?

iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while NFC Reader & Writer averages 4.0 from 106 ratings.

### Do iNet or NFC Reader & Writer have ads?

NFC Reader & Writer shows ads; iNet does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNet or NFC Reader & Writer?

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC Reader & Writer fortnightly. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 19, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer on October 17, 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.*