Comparison

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner vs NFC

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

Head to head
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/

About

NFC

Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. View memory content, manufacturer data, and protocol specifications. Export scan results to PDF or CSV for documentation and research.

Highlights
  • Scan ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tags
  • Read accessible memory blocks
  • Display technical specifications and metadata
  • Export scan results to PDF/CSV
  • Supports multiple tag technologies
  • Scan history with search and filtering
  • VoiceOver accessibility support
Features
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Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. A specialized tool for reading NFC tag data within iOS CoreNFC framework limitations. NFC SCANNING CAPABILITIES • Supports ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tag types • Reads available memory blocks and system information • Displays manufacturer and model identification data • Exports scan results to PDF / CSV format for documentation MEMORY READING FEATURES • Reads accessible memory blocks from compatible NFC tags • Displays memory content in hexadecimal and ASCII formats • Shows technical specifications and metadata • Analyzes memory patterns and data structures SUPPORTED TAG TECHNOLOGIES ISO15693 Tags: • ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLI-L series • ICODE SLX, SLX2 series • ICODE DNA series ISO14443 Tags: • MiFare Classic, Ultralight, DESFire • Various contactless smart cards Additional Support: • ISO7816 contactless cards • FeliCa technology tags • Standard NFC Forum compliant tags TECHNICAL INFORMATION • Manufacturer identification (NXP, STMicroelectronics, Infineon, others) • Security status indicators (AFI, DSFID, EAS where available) • Memory architecture and capacity information • Protocol specifications and operating parameters INTERFACE AND FEATURES • Clean, accessible interface design • Scan history with search and filtering • Multiple language support • PDF / CSV export functionality • VoiceOver accessibility support PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS • IT and network administration • Inventory and asset management • NFC technology research and education • Personal NFC projects and learning IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS • Memory reading capabilities are subject to iOS CoreNFC framework restrictions • Some tag features may be inaccessible due to security policies • Actual functionality depends on tag type and manufacturer settings • Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability This app works within Apple's CoreNFC framework and respects all iOS security limitations. No personal data is collected or transmitted.

Screenshots

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner4 screens
NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner at 4.4 against NFC's 3.3. NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner also leads on ratings volume (475 vs 4). NFC's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 22%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner has 475 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner versus NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Tools & QR Code ScannerNFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (475 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings475 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB5 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDJongMin Lee

Customer experience

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

All ratings475 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.5%

NFC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 2 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99
2 purchases

NFC

One-time2
  • 1 Month Premium Access$0.99
  • 1 Year Premium Pass$2.99

Questions

Is NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner free?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or NFC?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is rated higher. NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 475 ratings, while NFC averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or NFC have ads?
Both NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner and NFC show ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or NFC?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC every 5 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner was updated on September 27, 2026 and NFC on August 25, 2026.

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