Comparison

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner vs Tag

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

Tag

Features
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The ultimate NFC toolbox. Tag lets you read, write, erase, and clone NFC tags with ease. Write URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contacts, phone numbers, social profiles, and more to any writable NFC tag. View raw tag memory in hex with the Expert Mode memory viewer. Lock tags permanently. Build your tag library. Features: - Read full NFC tag details (type, manufacturer, serial number, NDEF records) - Write 8 record types: URL, Text, Wi-Fi, Phone, Email, vCard, Social, Location - Erase and lock tags (permanent) - Clone tags — copy one tag to another - Expert Mode hex memory viewer - Tag library to save and organize scanned tags - 5 free scans, 1 free write/day — upgrade for unlimited SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Flux offers a Weekly Plan and a Lifetime Access plan. Try it to unlock unlimited scans and writes. Disclaimer: Read and write capabilities depends on tag hardware. Terms of Use: https://meraki-dimension.com/tag/terms

Screenshots

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner4 screens
Tag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tag at none against NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner's shown. Tag also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Tag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, Tag weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner versus Tag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Tools & QR Code ScannerTag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (475 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings475 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDMeraki Dimension, Lda.

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

Tag

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99

Questions

Is NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner free?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tag free?
Tag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or Tag have ads?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner shows ads; Tag does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner or Tag?
NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tag weekly. Most recently, NFC Tools & QR Code Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tag on September 18, 2026.

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