Comparison

Redwing NFC vs MSR Control

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

Head to head
About

Redwing NFC

This app allows you to read and write to NFC chips, enabling quick sharing of social media profiles, payment links, e-commerce stores, and contact information. It bridges the digital and physical worlds for both personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • NFC chip reading and writing
  • Social media profile linking
  • Payment platform integration
  • Linktree and Discord server links
  • E-commerce store links
  • vCard contact information sharing
  • Scan and read existing NFC chips
Features
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Welcome to Redwing NFC, the all-in-one NFC app for iOS that seamlessly bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds. Our cutting-edge app is designed for both individual and professional use, providing a versatile platform for NFC chip interactions. Key Features: NFC Chip Reading and Writing: Redwing NFC offers intuitive, user-friendly functionalities for writing to and reading from NFC chips. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or new to NFC technology, our app makes the process straightforward and efficient. Social Media Connectivity: Stay connected in a tap! Link your social media profiles including Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn directly to NFC chips. Share your digital presence instantly with a simple tap of an NFC-enabled device. Payment Platform Links: Simplify transactions and share your payment details securely. Redwing NFC supports linking with popular payment platforms like Venmo and CashApp, allowing for quick and easy financial exchanges. Linktree and Discord Server Integration: Expand your online reach by integrating Linktree profiles and Discord server invites into NFC chips. Perfect for influencers, community leaders, and businesses looking to grow their audience. E-Commerce Store Links: Turn any NFC chip into a gateway to your online store. Link directly to Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, or any custom URL, making it easier than ever for customers to discover and shop your products. vCard Linking for Personalized Contact Information: Networking made simple! Embed your contact information using vCard linking, ensuring that your professional details are shared swiftly and stylishly with a single tap. Scan and Read Existing NFC Chips: Not just for writing, Redwing NFC is equally adept at reading information from existing NFC chips, making it a versatile tool for information retrieval and interaction. Perfect For: -Networking professionals seeking an innovative way to share contact information. -Social media influencers and content creators looking to enhance their audience engagement. -Small business owners and entrepreneurs eager to connect customers to their online stores. Join the Redwing NFC app today and unlock the power of NFC at your fingertips! NFC Chips sold separately.

About

MSR Control

Easily control magnetic stripe card reader/writers with your device. Read, write, erase, and copy data from magnetic stripe cards. Supports various models and brands, with data import/export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Read magnetic stripe card data
  • Write data to magnetic stripe cards
  • Copy card data
  • Erase tracks on cards
  • Import/export data files
  • Support for various card reader models
Features
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MSR Control: X6 Bluetooth is a companion app for compatible Bluetooth MSR card reader/writer and magnetic-stripe encoder hardware. Use your iPhone or iPad to read, write, encode, erase, copy, import, and export magnetic stripe card data with X6, MSRX6BT, BTMSR, and related devices. Compatible models include X6, MSR X6, MSRX6, MSRX6BT, and BTMSR. Compatible brands include Deftun, Misiri, Tnaive, PosTech, and PosUniTech. Key features: • Connect to compatible Bluetooth MSR hardware. • Read data from magnetic stripe cards. • Write and encode data to magnetic stripe cards. • Copy one card’s data to multiple cards. • Erase selected tracks on magnetic stripe cards. • Read multiple cards into a data file. • Write multiple cards from a data file. • Import and export data files through iCloud or local folders. • Support ISO data format, 210 BPI, 75 BPI, Hi-Co/Lo-Co workflows, and leading-zero settings. The app is designed for use with compatible external Bluetooth MSR hardware. Please use it only with cards and data you are authorized to manage. This app uses Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Redwing NFC4 screens
MSR Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Redwing NFC at 5.0 against MSR Control's 3.5. Redwing NFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). MSR Control's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MSR Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Redwing NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Redwing NFC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSR Control has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Redwing NFC versus MSR Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedwing NFCMSR Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews—11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings253 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRedwing Technology, LLCTCool LTD.

Customer experience

Redwing NFC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MSR Control

All ratings53 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative35.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

None

Redwing NFC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MSR Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly EasyMSR Membership3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • EasyMSR - 1-year Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Redwing NFC free?
Redwing NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSR Control free?
MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Redwing NFC or MSR Control?
Redwing NFC is rated higher. Redwing NFC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MSR Control averages 3.5 from 53 ratings.
Do Redwing NFC or MSR Control have ads?
Neither Redwing NFC nor MSR Control shows ads.

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