Comparison

Password Control vs NFC Reader

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

Head to head
About

Password Control

Securely store and manage all your iPhone passwords with ease. This app offers password-protected access and utilizes the operating system's Keychain for maximum security. Organize passwords by groups and create secure, individual backups to prevent data loss.

Highlights
  • Password protected access
  • Secure Keychain storage
  • Organize passwords by groups
  • Easy, secure backup copies
  • Passwords hidden onscreen
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Store all of your passwords in your iPhone easily and securely. •• If you are looking for SIMPLICITY and SECURITY of use, as well as EASE in creating a BACKUP COPY of your information, Password Control is the application for you! ••Have you ever needed one of your passwords and didn’t know where it was stored or just didn’t have it on hand? ••Password Control provides you with totally secure access to your passwords anytime through your iPhone. FEATURES: •Password protected access to the Application. •The passwords you enter are stored in the operating system Keychain for maximum security. •You can organize your passwords by groups. •Make a backup copy easily, quickly and securely so you avoid exposing your data to servers that are out of your control. •The backup copy is created in a protected file, and each file is protected by a different, individual password that no one knows but you. •Enter or edit your password information with just a couple of taps on the screen •Passwords are hidden onscreen to avoid prying eyes. Available languages: English and Spanish ********************* IMPORTANT: Please be aware that it's very important to backup your data using the app's backup system. For security reasons there is no other way to restore your data. *********************

About

NFC Reader

Instantly read NFC and RFID tags without an account or internet connection. It supports various tag types, including business cards, Wi-Fi credentials, and location data, with features like multi-scan and a detailed history.

Highlights
  • Read NFC/RFID tags instantly
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports multiple tag types (vCard, Wi-Fi, URL)
  • Scan history and multi-scan
  • Hexadecimal data view
  • Share tag content
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
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Hold your iPhone near any NFC or RFID tag and instantly read its content. No account. No setup. Works offline. REAL-WORLD USE CASES • Tap a business card tag → contact imported directly into your address book • Tap a WiFi tag → connected instantly, no password typing • Tap a product tag → URL opens in your browser automatically • Tap a door or badge tag → phone number dialed or email drafted in one step • Tap a location tag → map opens with the exact coordinates • Tap a NFC label on equipment → log and track your assets • Tap an unknown tag → raw content and hex data displayed for technical analysis SUPPORTED TAG TYPES • Text — view and copy raw text • URL & URI — open links instantly (http, ftp, file and other schemes) • vCard — import contacts with all fields prefilled • Phone — dial the stored number directly • Email — compose a message with subject and body prefilled • SMS — open Messages with recipient and text prefilled • WiFi — connect to a network automatically, including open networks • Location — view coordinates on a map • Smart Poster — display title and URL from composite tags • FeliCa — read IDm and system code from FeliCa tags • MiFare — read identifier from MiFare tags (ISO 14443, ISO 15693, ISO 18092) • RFID — compatible with a wide range of RFID tags and transponders KEY FEATURES • Multi-Scan — scan multiple tags in one session and review all results at once • Scan History — every tag saved automatically with date and type • Hex View — inspect the raw tag payload in hexadecimal • Share — export tag content via any app on your device • In-App Browser — open URLs without leaving the app • Privacy First — no account required, no data sent to any server • Dark Mode — full support for iOS dark mode

Screenshots

Password Control4 screens
NFC Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Password Control at 90% against NFC Reader's 0%. Password Control also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). NFC Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Password Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Password Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Password Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of NFC Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Control ships an update every 8 months, NFC Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Password Control versus NFC Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ControlNFC Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (146 ratings) — better3.7 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdryco Estudio SLJulien Millau

Customer experience

Password Control

All ratings146 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.0%

NFC Reader

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Password Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Password Control free?
Password Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Control or NFC Reader?
Password Control is rated higher. Password Control averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while NFC Reader averages 3.7 from 43 ratings.
Do Password Control or NFC Reader have ads?
NFC Reader shows ads; Password Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Password Control or NFC Reader?
Password Control ships an update every 8 months, and NFC Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Password Control was updated on September 23, 2026 and NFC Reader on July 7, 2026.

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