# Passport Reader vs NFC Reader & Writer Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Passport Reader at none against NFC Reader & Writer Tools's 5. NFC Reader & Writer Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader & Writer Tools sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Passport Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Reader & Writer Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Reader & Writer Tools has 60 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Passport Reader ships an update every 7 months, NFC Reader & Writer Tools fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passport Reader | NFC Reader & Writer Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-reader-nfc-passport/id6504247499/reviews) | **[4.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tools/id6747974791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legal Prompt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490746932) | [CHANT'S BEAUTY SALON (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778748864) |

## What reviewers say

### Passport Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-reader-nfc-passport/id6504247499)

This utility app reads the NFC chip on your passport to display its contents. It requires manual input of passport details and offers authenticity verification. Use with caution, as the developer disclaims responsibility for damages.

**Highlights:** Reads NFC passport chips, Displays passport contents, Input data via OCR, Authenticity verification

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Reader & Writer Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-tools/id6747974791)

Easily interact with NFC tags by scanning, reading, and writing various data types. Organize saved entries and access an in-app guide for quick tips. Offers optional premium features via subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags, Write data to tags (Text, URL, SMS, Wi-Fi), Organize and save scanned/written tags, Smart feedback system (sound/vibration), In-app guide for usage tips, Optional subscription for advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Scanner Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Tools | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Passport Reader free?

Passport Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Reader & Writer Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Passport Reader or NFC Reader & Writer Tools?

NFC Reader & Writer Tools is rated higher. Passport Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NFC Reader & Writer Tools averages 4.2 from 60 ratings.

### Do Passport Reader or NFC Reader & Writer Tools have ads?

Passport Reader shows ads; NFC Reader & Writer Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, Passport Reader or NFC Reader & Writer Tools?

Passport Reader ships an update every 7 months, and NFC Reader & Writer Tools fortnightly. Most recently, Passport Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer Tools on October 24, 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.*