NFC Tag Encoder vs Locator Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 βreadβ to get the information or βwriteβ to record the information and setup the tag.
Locator Link
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Tempo Locator Link is your companion app for recording, organizing, and exporting electronic marker location and identification data. Connect Locator Link to a compatible Tempo EML locator to create and manage digital marker records, capture GPS coordinates, add photos and notes, and export data for sharing or use in GIS and asset-management systems. Use Locator Link to: - Capture and sync marker location records - View saved markers chronologically in List View or geographically in Map View - Filter marker records by type or date - Add photos and notes to marker records - Connect to a compatible external GNSS receiver for high-accuracy location data - Import marker records from other devices - Export marker data as KMZ, CSV, or JSON - Download and install software updates for compatible Tempo EML locators When connected to the EML250-ID, Locator Link also allows you to: - Automatically sync and organize RFID Read and Write records - Create data templates to write to OmniMarker-ID and Spike Marker-ID markers - Scan ID marker QR codes to record serial numbers - Manage and export RFID marker data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Locator Link at every 3 weeks against NFC Tag Encoder's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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 3 months, Locator Link every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Tag Encoder | Locator Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 46 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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