Comparison

SurlfBird vs NFC URL Encoder

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

Head to head
About

SurlfBird

This utility app extracts URLs from .url files on your iPhone or iPad. It then opens the URL directly in Safari, streamlining the process of accessing saved web links from your desktop.

Highlights
  • Extracts URLs from .url files
  • Opens URLs directly in Safari
  • Supports shared file storage integration
  • Simple and lightweight utility
  • No extra internet traffic
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SurlfBird solves a long-standing problem. You run a Windows desktop computer and an iPhone/iPad side by side. You use a shared file storage like ownCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or something similar to transfer your data between the devices. This works fine for office documents, text documents. If, like me, you like to save URLs from internet sessions in your shared storage for later reading or as a reminder, you will find a .url file when viewing the replicated storage on the iOS device. You can copy its contents to the Notes application and click the link there. Now you have SurlfBird to help you. Just share the url file with SurlfBird and it will grep the URL from the .url file and open Safari with that URL. Very small and simple application, no extra internet traffic or anything.

About

NFC URL Encoder

Features
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Transform any NFC tag into a powerful digital bridge with NFC URL Encoder. Perfect for businesses, creators, and tech enthusiasts who want to seamlessly connect physical objects to digital experiences. INSTANT NFC WRITING • Write any URL to NFC tags in seconds • Support for all NDEF-compatible NFC tags • Real-time URL validation and preview • Success/failure tracking with detailed history SMART INPUT OPTIONS • Manual URL entry with live preview • Barcode scanning for quick parameter input • Custom parameter configuration COMPREHENSIVE TRACKING • Complete write history with timestamps • Retry failed operations instantly PERFECT FOR • Business cards with digital profiles • Product information and manuals • Marketing campaigns and promotions • Restaurant menus and ordering • Real estate property tours • Art gallery exhibitions • Conference networking ADVANCED FEATURES • Custom URL parameter mapping • Flexible base URL configuration • Offline operation SIMPLE & POWERFUL Clean, intuitive interface that makes NFC tag programming accessible to everyone. No technical knowledge required - just enter your URL and tap to write! Whether you're creating smart business cards, interactive product displays, or innovative marketing experiences, NFC URL Encoder gives you the tools to bridge the physical and digital worlds effortlessly. Download now and start creating magical NFC experiences that engage and delight your audience!

Screenshots

SurlfBird2 screens
NFC URL Encoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SurlfBird at 16.0 against NFC URL Encoder's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SurlfBird versus NFC URL Encoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurlfBirdNFC URL Encoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDokumenta (LU)ALGOHIT INC.

In-app purchases

None

SurlfBird

No in-app purchases

None

NFC URL Encoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurlfBird free?
SurlfBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC URL Encoder free?
NFC URL Encoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurlfBird or NFC URL Encoder have ads?
Neither SurlfBird nor NFC URL Encoder shows ads.

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