# NFC Tools & RFID Scanner vs NFC Tools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NFC Tools at 100% against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 28%. NFC Tools also leads on ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (327 vs 20) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). 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 Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 327 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner | NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-and-scanner/id6770056248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) | [杰华 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844993114) |

## 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 Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-and-scanner/id6770056248)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags for shortcuts, automation, and information sharing. This app offers a clean interface to scan, create, and handle NFC tag content efficiently.

**Highlights:** Quickly scan NFC tags, Read text, links, and tag data, Write and create new NFC tag content, Manage frequently used NFC tag information, Create reusable NFC tags, Simple, intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Tools Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| NFC Tools Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | 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 Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or NFC Tools?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or NFC Tools have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; NFC Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or NFC Tools?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner was updated on October 16, 2026 and NFC Tools on October 8, 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.*