QR Code vs NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code
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Scan QR Code for iPhone helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URLs, SMS messages, email addresses, and more. Features: - Auto decode all types of QR codes: contact details, plain text, calendar events, locations... - Scan Barcodes & QR codes from photos in your Photo Roll - Open web links and map locations directly in the app - Embedded SMS and Email sending - Add new events to iCal in the app - Save useful and favorite QR codes for future reference - Share by mail and text message *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – 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. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-th-software Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-th-software
NFC Tools
Easily read and write data to NFC tags. Automate tasks, share contact information, and manage your tags with advanced utilities like cloning and password protection. All data is processed locally for your privacy.
- Read any NFC tag
- Write custom data to tags
- Create digital business cards
- Clone NFC tags
- Erase and format tags
- Secure tags with passwords
- Organized history manager
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Unlock the full potential of NFC technology with NFC Tools: Tag Writer & Reader, the ultimate all-in-one NFC tool for your iPhone. Whether you want to scan tags instantly, write custom data, automate tasks, or share your contact info with a single tap, our app delivers a powerful and seamless experience. HOW TO USE: 1. Open the app and choose either "Read NFC" or "Write NFC". 2. If writing, select your data type (e.g., Web Link, Wi-Fi, Business Card) and enter the information. 3. Tap the action button and hold the top back of your iPhone close to the NFC tag. 4. Keep it steady for a second until you see the success checkmark! KEY FEATURES: • Read Any NFC Tag Instantly scan NDEF-formatted tags to access websites, Wi-Fi networks, location data, or plain text with just a simple tap. • Write Tags in Seconds Easily create custom NFC tags. Write Web Links (URLs), Texts, Phone Numbers, Emails, SMS, and Wi-Fi credentials to compatible tags (NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, etc.). • Digital Business Cards (Networking Made Easy) Create your professional profile card with custom links, nickname, and social media handles (X, Instagram, and more). Write it to an NFC tag and share your contact details in a single touch. • Advanced NFC Utilities Take full control of your hardware with advanced management tools: - Clone NFC Tags quickly and easily. - Erase data to reuse your tags. - Format as NDEF for maximum iOS compatibility. - Set Password or Remove Password to secure your tag data. - Lock NFC Tags permanently to prevent future tampering. • Smart History Manager Never lose track of your scans. Automatically save every interaction in an organized history log. Quickly filter records by Web Link, Text, Business Card, or Wi-Fi to find, edit, or share them later. Your privacy is our priority. All scanned and written data is processed locally on your device and never stored on external servers. --- Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nfc-app/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-nfc/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tools at none against QR Code's 4. NFC Tools also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. QR Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NFC Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC Tools every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code | NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoi Truong Van | MM App Studio Company Limited |
In-app purchases
QR Code
- QR Code Weekly$3.997 Days
- QR Code Monthly$6.991 Month
- QR Code Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- QR Code LifeTime$24.99
NFC Tools
No in-app purchases









