NFC Tag Encoder vs Locator Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Tag Encoder
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NFC Tag Encoder makes user easier to setup and NFC Tags product from Silicon Craft Technology. This app provides setup solution for SIC43NT and SIC43NTG2 tags, which are an NFC tag type 2 IC with tampering detection pin and anti-counterfeiting feature. They can be used in many ways e.g. as a proof-of-purchase, proof-of-delivery, cloud-based anti-counterfeiting authentication, and premium product marketing campaign. In this app, there are read mode and write mode which is designed to use with SIC43NT and SIC43NTG2 NFC tag. Just touch your smartphone to the tag and select “read” to get the information or “write” to record the information and setup the tag.
Locator Link
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The Tempo Locator Link is your location record keeper and marker data management aid. When connected with the EML250-ID Electronic Marker Locator, it automatically syncs to log and organize all RFID Read and write actions. Also, use the Locator Link to: - Create data templates to be written to your Omni-ID and Spike-ID markers - Export RFID Read and Write data logs - Scan RFID marker QR codes to log serial numbers - Update your locator firmware
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Locator Link at every 2 weeks against NFC Tag Encoder's every 2 months. NFC Tag Encoder's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC Tag Encoder ships an update every 2 months, Locator Link every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Tag Encoder | Locator Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SILICON CRAFT TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | TEMPO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
In-app purchases
NFC Tag Encoder
No in-app purchases
Locator Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
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