NFC ID Reader vs NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC ID Reader
This app turns your iPhone into a tool for scanning NFC-enabled IDs. It extracts information using OCR, providing a secure solution for identity verification.
- Scan NFC-enabled IDs
- Extract information with OCR
- Secure identity verification
- Transform iPhone into a scanning tool
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful tool that can scan NFC-enabled IDs and extract information with OCR. NFC ID Reader is the ideal solution for identity verification.
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: NFC ID Reader at none against NFC Tools's 2. NFC ID Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. NFC ID Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC ID Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC ID Reader | NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (108 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 108 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scsoft | Victor Bujanivskiy |
Customer experience
NFC ID Reader
NFC Tools
In-app purchases
NFC ID Reader
No in-app purchases
NFC Tools
- Weekly Access$6.997 Days
- Annual Access$29.991 Year








