Comparison

ESP vs NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

ESP

This utility app enables users to scan and connect to peripheral BLE devices. It facilitates the convenient and quick transfer of new firmware to target devices.

Highlights
  • Scan peripheral BLE devices
  • Connect to target devices
  • Transfer firmware to devices
  • Display BLE device information
Features
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ESP-BLEOTA allows users to: * Scan and display peripheral BLE devices * Conveniently and quickly connect target devices * Transferring new firmware to the target device

About

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

Easily read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags on your iPhone. Scan contacts, Wi-Fi credentials, URLs, and more. Create custom NFC tags with smart actions for simplified tasks.

Highlights
  • Read NFC & RFID tags
  • Write data to NFC tags
  • View detailed tag information
  • Perform smart actions after scanning
  • Supports various NFC formats
  • Capacity alerts for writing
Features
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NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner— The ultimate all-in-one NFC and scanning app for iPhone. Easily read and write NFC tags, plus a powerful NEW QR Code & Barcode Scanner — all in one place. New: QR Code & Barcode Scanner - Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, payments, products, and more. No extra app needed. Key Features - Fast NFC Tag Reading — Scan contacts, Wi-Fi, URLs, and social profiles in seconds - Easy NFC Tag Writing — Create custom tags with capacity alerts - Smart Actions — Instantly connect to Wi-Fi, add contacts, or open links - Technical Insights — View tag type, serial number, and memory size Compatibility: Works on all NFC-enabled iPhones (iPhone 7 and later). QR Code & Barcode Scanner works on all devices. Whether you need an NFC reader, NFC writer, QR code scanner, or barcode reader — this is the only app you’ll ever need. Questions or Feedback? Leave a review or contact us at support@smartwidgetlabs.com. Your input helps us improve! Terms of Use: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ESP1 screens
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner at 4.4 against ESP's 1.0. NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner also leads on ratings volume (486 vs 2) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). ESP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ESP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner has 486 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ESP's written reviews are positive against 20% of NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ESP versus NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESPNFC Tools & QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (486 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews19.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2486 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD

Customer experience

ESP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

All ratings486 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.3%

In-app purchases

None

ESP

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Weekly Trial 50% Off3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 高级月度订阅$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • Lifetime Premium Discount 50%$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium - Lucky Offer$15.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$19.99
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  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99

Questions

Is ESP free?
ESP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner free?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ESP or NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is rated higher. ESP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner averages 4.4 from 486 ratings.
Do ESP or NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner have ads?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner shows ads; ESP does not.

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