# NFC Tools & RFID Scanner vs NFC Tag Reader & Writer +

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Reader & Writer + at 5.0 against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 4.4. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + also leads on ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (332 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 332 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


### NFC Tag Reader & Writer +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags containing various data types like URLs, text, and contacts. Organize tags, protect data, and unlock advanced features with a premium upgrade.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Manage URLs, text, contacts, WiFi, Smart content recognition, Create custom tags, Organize tags into categories, Overwrite protection alerts, Tag erasing functionality (premium)

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFC Tag Reader & Writer + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or NFC Tag Reader & Writer +?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + is rated higher. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while NFC Tag Reader & Writer + averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or NFC Tag Reader & Writer + have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; NFC Tag Reader & Writer + does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or NFC Tag Reader & Writer +?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + every 4 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner was updated on November 7, 2026 and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + on November 5, 2026.

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