Comparison

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner vs NFC Reader & Writer Tools

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 Reader & Writer Tools

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
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NFC Reader & Writer Tools is a complete solution for interacting with NFC tags. Whether you're scanning a tag, adding new data, or managing saved entries, the app provides an intuitive interface and powerful features to get it done with ease! Key Features: 1) Scan NFC Tags Tap "Scan Tag" to activate NFC and instantly read nearby tags. View key info like tag ID, type (e.g., NTAG213), and content (text, URL, and more). Tags can be scanned repeatedly and saved to your tag list. 2) Write to Tags Select the type of data – Text, URL, SMS, Contact, Wi-Fi, and more. Fill in the form, save your input as a draft, and write it to a tag anytime. Drafts can be edited or deleted as needed. 3) Smart Feedback System Receive sound and vibration signals on successful scans or writes. If an issue occurs, the app displays helpful error messages like “Tag not supported.” 4) Organize and Save Manage your scanned and written tags with simple and clear navigation throughout the app. 5) How It Works Open the in-app guide from the Settings screen for quick tips on using NFC scan and tag writing features. Experience a simple and effective way to manage your NFC tag info directly from your phone! The app provides an optional subscription for access to additional features, including saving scanned NFC tags and importing data from saved tags. Basic NFC scanning and reading functionality is available without a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18WQaDB3NZY3_zu3YnH6WH2F3KTI-G0Yb7-ltAgRTV8c/edit?usp=sharing Term of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjGNN2bmK9iNc0njy6E7_92lyxXMz9CV8Azu7SxGQeU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner4 screens
NFC Reader & Writer Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NFC Reader & Writer Tools at none against NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's shown. NFC Reader & Writer Tools also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (486 vs 55). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Reader & Writer Tools sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner against 4.3 for NFC Reader & Writer Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner has 486 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 50% of NFC Reader & Writer Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC Reader & Writer Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner versus NFC Reader & Writer Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Tools & QR Code ScannerNFC Reader & Writer Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (486 ratings) — better4.3 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings486 — better55
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDCHANT'S BEAUTY SALON (PTY) LTD

Customer experience

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner

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

NFC Reader & Writer Tools

All ratings55 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
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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
5 purchases

NFC Reader & Writer Tools

Subscriptions5
  • NFC Tools Premium$1.997 Days
  • QR Code Premium$5.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • NFC Premium$5.997 Days
  • NFC Tools3 Days trial$5.997 Days

Questions

Is NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner free?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Reader & Writer Tools free?
NFC Reader & Writer Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or NFC Reader & Writer Tools?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is rated higher. NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while NFC Reader & Writer Tools averages 4.3 from 55 ratings.
Do NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or NFC Reader & Writer Tools have ads?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner shows ads; NFC Reader & Writer Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or NFC Reader & Writer Tools?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Reader & Writer Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner was updated on October 15, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer Tools on September 30, 2026.

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