# NFC Tools vs NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.5 against NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer's 1.0. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (138 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Tools Tag Reader & Writer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 138 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

NFC Tools ships an update monthly, NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-tag-readerwriter/id6738959862/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-tag-reader-and-writer/id6757002520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847619082) | [rohe.ai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808761620) |

## 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 Tools Tag Reader & Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-tag-reader-and-writer/id6757002520)

Easily read, write, and automate NFC tags. Program tags to trigger device actions like toggling Wi-Fi or launching apps. Advanced features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write custom data to tags, Automate device actions, Lock and erase tags, Clone NFC tags, Password-protect tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro NFC Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro NFC Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| NFC PRO | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

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

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

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

NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

NFC Tools ships an update monthly, and NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on October 21, 2026 and NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer on October 7, 2026.

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