NFC mifare Pro vs PocketNFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC mifare Pro
This app allows iPhone users to read and write various NFC cards, including access, transit, and elevator cards. It also supports NFC tags for sharing information like text, URLs, and Wi-Fi configurations, simplifying daily tasks and device management.
- Read/write access cards
- Read/write transit cards
- Read/write elevator and parking cards
- Read/write NDEF NFC tags
- Write text, URLs, business cards, Wi-Fi
- Intelligent card recognition
- Data backup and restore
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NFC Pro is a powerful NFC tool application designed specifically for iPhone users. It supports reading and writing various NFC cards, including access cards, bus cards, citizen cards, transportation cards, elevator cards, parking cards, and more. Simply hold the card near your NFC-enabled iPhone to easily copy card data, making your life smarter and more convenient. Key Features: 【Access Card Reading and Writing】Supports reading and writing access cards for communities, office buildings, schools, factories, and other locations. Copy your access card to your phone and use your iPhone to unlock doors, eliminating the need to carry a physical access card. Supports multiple access card formats for strong compatibility. 【Bus Card Reading and Writing】Supports reading and writing various transportation cards, including bus cards, subway cards, citizen cards, and all-in-one cards. Conveniently manage multiple cards, view card information anytime, and travel with ease. 【Elevator Card Support】Supports reading and writing special cards such as elevator cards, parking cards, and membership cards. One phone solves multiple card needs, so you never have to worry about forgetting your cards again. 【NFC Tag Reading and Writing】Supports reading and writing NDEF format NFC tags, allowing you to copy tag data and manage tag information. Supports multiple tag protocols including ISO 14443, FeliCa, ISO 15693, and ISO 7816. 【Multi-Format Information Writing】Supports reading and writing various types of information, including text, URLs, business cards, phone numbers, geographic locations, WiFi network configurations, Bluetooth pairing, HomeKit smart home devices, and shortcuts. Makes NFC tags more practical and information sharing more convenient. 【Intelligent Recognition】Automatically identifies card types and tag formats, intelligently parses card data, and supports displaying data in multiple formats such as hexadecimal and Base64. 【Data Management】Supports saving, backing up, and restoring card data, making it easy to manage information for multiple cards with secure and reliable data. Applicable Scenarios Community Access Control: Replace access cards with your mobile phone for easier entry and exit, eliminating worries about forgetting your access card. Office Buildings: No need to carry multiple access cards; one mobile phone handles all your access control needs. Transportation: Manage bus and subway cards, check balances anytime, making travel easier. Smart Home: Quickly configure WiFi and HomeKit devices via NFC tags to create a smart life. Information Sharing: Quickly share contact information, websites, locations, and other information for more efficient social interaction. Office Scenarios: Quickly connect to WiFi and pair Bluetooth devices to improve work efficiency. Convenience in Daily Life: Manage elevator cards and parking cards with one device for a simpler life. Product Advantages Simple Operation: Clean interface, one-click reading and writing, easy for beginners. Strong Compatibility: Supports various NFC card types and tag formats, with a wide range of applications. Safe and Reliable: Local data processing protects privacy and security; no internet connection required. Comprehensive Functions: One-stop service for reading, writing, copying, and managing, meeting all your NFC needs. Continuous Updates: Continuously optimized functions, supporting more card types and scenarios. Instructions for Use Ensure your iPhone supports NFC functionality (iPhone 7 and later models). Place the NFC card or tag close to the back of your phone (near the camera). Open the NFC Pro app; it will automatically read the card data. Supports writing the read data to other NFC tags or cards. You can save and manage information for multiple cards, viewing and using them anytime. Technical Features Supports NDEF format tag reading and writing Supports ISO 14443 Type A/B (MIFARE) tags Supports FeliCa tags Supports ISO 15693 tags Supports ISO 7816 tags
PocketNFC
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PocketNFC brings everyday NFC tools, advanced card inspection and a hands-on resort simulator to iPhone. Read supported tags, write NDEF records, organise cards and keys, or connect compatible external readers for deeper exploration. READ, WRITE AND CREATE • Read and write NDEF records, including links, Wi-Fi details, contacts, phone numbers and text • Create digital business cards and useful everyday NFC actions • Explore Quick Tags for Wi-Fi sharing, app links, Shortcuts and more • Write repeated content across multiple tags or prepare unique tags from CSV • Save reusable NDEF templates for the tags you write often EXPLORE MORE CARD TYPES • Inspect supported NTAG, Ultralight, DESFire, ISO7816, NFC-V and FeliCa tags using iPhone’s built-in NFC • View the identity, technology and data each supported card makes available • Explore DESFire version and manufacturing information, plus supported NXP originality checks where available STEP INSIDE THE RESORT SIMULATOR iPhone’s first NFC playground. Issue a guest key at the front desk, test room and pool access, then change the rules and try again. • Experiment with guest permissions, validity times and access decisions • Explore how card data connects to what happens at the reader • Start with virtual cards, with no extra hardware required • Use compatible physical cards and supported readers to take your experiments further CHAMELEON ULTRA SUPPORT • Read and emulate supported HF (13.56 MHz) and LF (125 kHz) card types • Manage slots, saved captures and device settings • Check MIFARE Classic keys using built-in and personal dictionaries • Capture supported recovery evidence for use with external recovery tools ACS BLUETOOTH READER SUPPORT • Connect compatible readers, including ACR1555U and ACR1255U • Inspect card identifiers, technology, accessible memory and supported MIFARE Classic sector data • Explore APDU and reader tools, with connection and battery information where supported ORGANISE, COMPARE AND EXPORT • Keep a library of saved card captures, keys and passwords • Compare scans to find differences • Export PDF reports and supported capture formats • Organise your history with automatic labels • Build projects and workflows around your NFC tasks NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. Usage and purchase analytics are optional and can be changed in Settings. NFC contents and saved keys are never included in analytics. PocketNFC Premium is a one-time in-app purchase that includes the Resort Simulator and additional tools. Card support and available operations depend on your iPhone, reader, firmware, card permissions and keys. MIFARE Classic sector access and supported card emulation require suitable external hardware. Use advanced testing features only with cards and systems you own or are authorised to test.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC mifare Pro at none against PocketNFC's 1. NFC mifare Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. PocketNFC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC mifare Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC mifare Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, PocketNFC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC mifare Pro | PocketNFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 528 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Octopus Network | Toby Wright |
In-app purchases
NFC mifare Pro
No in-app purchases
PocketNFC
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