# NFC Tools vs NFC Tag Reader & Writer +

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Reader & Writer + at 5.0 against NFC Tools's 4.5. NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 138 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Tools ships an update monthly, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-tag-readerwriter/id6738959862/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847619082) | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-tag-readerwriter/id6738959862)

Easily read and write NFC tags with this user-friendly tool. Scan existing tags to view their content or create custom tags for sharing contacts, URLs, and more. Supports multiple formats and keeps a history of all scanned tags.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Write NFC tags, Create custom tags, Share contacts and URLs, Support for multiple formats, Scan history

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### NFC Tag Reader & Writer +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags containing various data types like URLs, text, and contacts. Organize tags, protect data, and unlock advanced features with a premium upgrade.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Manage URLs, text, contacts, WiFi, Smart content recognition, Create custom tags, Organize tags into categories, Overwrite protection alerts, Tag erasing functionality (premium)

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFC Tag Reader & Writer + free?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or NFC Tag Reader & Writer +?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while NFC Tag Reader & Writer + averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools or NFC Tag Reader & Writer + have ads?

Neither NFC Tools nor NFC Tag Reader & Writer + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or NFC Tag Reader & Writer +?

NFC Tools ships an update monthly, and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + every 4 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + on October 24, 2026.

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