Barcode Essentials vs NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Essentials
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Barcode Essentials for Symantec Management Platform gives you instant access to your favourite asset management workflows on your iPhone, iPad, iPad mini or iPod touch. Just login, sync and go. • All-in-one: The built-in camera is a fully integrated barcode scanner • Mobile: Sync wirelessly then create, view or update any asset in the field • Powerful: Design custom templates to let you work with data your way • Efficient: Set details once then scan, scan, scan in bulk • Intuitive: Work with assets by name, barcode, serial number or other properties • Error free: Save time and avoid errors by scanning barcodes directly into data fields • Integrated: Use your existing Symantec Management Console credentials QUICK START: Tap "Use Demo Server" when prompted to access a free, public server with data that helps you explore the app. For a tour of the main features of the app, you can use the following demo scenarios: • Receiving to Stock Room The moment new assets enter the organisation is the right time to scan and identify them, and mark their location and status before distributing them to stockroom or to users. This can be performed by using the Receiving flow. This can be seen in the following demo scenario. https://www.barcodeessentials.com/Portals/0/BCE-TSS-Demo-Scenario-2- Combined-120503.pdf • Checking out items and Assigning to Owners Assets are then checked out from Stock Room and made available for distribution within the organization simply by scanning and updating their location and status. Once an asset is delivered to its intended user, its owner property can be updated or confirmed for accurate reporting and cost center allocation. This can be performed by using the Quick Scan flow. This can be seen in the following demo scenario. https://www.barcodeessentials.com/Portals/0/BCE-TSS-Demo-Scenario-1-120503.pdf • Searching an Asset Get access to your asset inventory from the palm of your hand. This can be performed by using the Search flow. This can be seen in the following demo scenario. https://www.barcodeessentials.com/Portals/0/BCE-TSS-Demo-Scenario-3-120503.pdf REQUIREMENTS: Barcode Essentials Solution must be installed on your Symantec Management Platform server for the app to synchronize. Barcode Essentials Solution is available as a free down from our website. Contact us at support@barcodeessentials.com for more details.
NFC Tools
This app allows you to read, write, and copy data to NFC tags. Secure your tags by locking them or setting passwords. It supports various tag types and keeps a history of your interactions.
- Read NFC tag data
- Write various information to tags
- Copy tag contents
- Lock tags for permanent write protection
- Set passwords for tag security
- View tag history
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NFC Reader & Writer - your all-in-one tool for scanning, reading, and writing NFC tags. Mobile App designed for users to read, write, and transfer data seamlessly with Near-field communication-enabled devices. NFC Tools: Reader, Scanner Tag Features: - Read Tag: Instantly scan and view tag data (NDEF, URLs, text, contacts & more). - Write Tag: Directly write multiple types of information to tag: web links, text, Wi-Fi credentials, business cards, and more. - Tag Copy: Transfer information from one tag to another in seconds. - Block Tag: Ability to lock tags to write permanently. - Set Password: Set a password to protect the information. - Secure Writing: Lock and protect NFC tags after writing to prevent overwriting. - Tag historry: Keep track of recently scanned or written tags. Supported Tag Types: NDEF-formatted tags including NTAG, MIFARE, and more. - SUBSCRIPTION INFO - Offers auto-renewal subscription options: - 1 week ( auto-renewal ) - 1 month ( auto-renewal ) - 1 year ( auto-renewal ) *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. *Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. *Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x-ejZzRodFlJKyrl9AmRx1XjL1TNsmcKQT7C9xo-9Os/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1elH8vXkxLAQYFcZFqvP1AiT6sGbEo9jS8svCyUvyjwQ/ Thanks for reading
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Essentials at none against NFC Tools's 2. Barcode Essentials also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Barcode Essentials asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Essentials ships an update every 6 months, NFC Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Essentials | NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (113 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 113 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BARCODE ESSENTIALS PTY LTD | Victor Bujanivskiy |
In-app purchases
Barcode Essentials
No in-app purchases
NFC Tools
- Weekly Access$6.997 Days
- Annual Access$29.991 Year
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