Comparison

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ vs NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

This app offers a comprehensive solution for interacting with QR codes and NFC tags. It allows users to scan, generate, and customize QR codes, as well as read and write data to NFC tags. Designed for iPhone, it provides a unified contactless experience.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes with camera
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write data to NFC tags
  • Save and reuse codes/tags
  • Unified contactless interface
Features
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The complete toolkit for QR codes AND NFC tags — built for iPhone. ▸ QR CODE TOOLKIT • Scan any QR code instantly with the camera • Generate QR codes for URLs, vCards, Wi-Fi, payments, plain text • Customize size, error correction, foreground & background colors • Save your QR library for fast reuse • Share generated QR codes anywhere ▸ NFC TOOLS • Read any NFC tag — NDEF, MIFARE, vCard, RFID • Write tags with URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials • Save scanned tags and reuse them anytime • Program tags for smart home, access, automation • Works with all iPhones that support NFC ▸ ONE APP, EVERYTHING CONTACTLESS Whether you scan a QR code at a restaurant menu or tap an NFC tag at a smart-home dock, QR & NFC Tools handles both worlds in a single fast, native iOS interface. — No bloated ads, no broken redirects — Lightning-fast scanner with vibration feedback — Cleanly designed for iPhone The App is not free to use. Access to some or all features requires payment, subscription, or in-app purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halmob.com/apps/nfc-scanner/privacy-policy

About

NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer

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
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NFC Tool Reader and Writer Unlock the full potential of NFC technology with NFC Tool Reader and Writer—the all-in-one app to read, write, and automate NFC tags with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, our clean and intuitive interface makes NFC simple and powerful. Read & Write Instantly Scan & Decode: View tag types (NTAG, Mifare, etc.), manufacturer details, and full NDEF data. Write Custom Data: Save URLs, Wi-Fi configs, digital contact cards, or social links to any compatible chip. Advanced Tools: Lock, erase, or password-protect tags; clone existing tags; and manage complex workflows. Automate Your Device Program NFC tags to trigger sequences: toggle Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, launch apps, set alarms, or adjust system settings with a single tap. Note on Subscriptions & Pro Features Access to advanced automation, tag cloning, and power-user tools requires a premium subscription. You can view the specific pricing and options within the app. Our Subscriptions are all auto-renewable. Legal & Support Terms of Use (EULA): https://nfctool.framer.website/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nfctool.framer.website/privacy-policy Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner & Reader+4 screens
NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Scanner & Reader+ at 5.0 against NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer's 1.0. QR Code Scanner & Reader+ also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Scanner & Reader+ has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ versus NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner & Reader+NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB89 MB
Age rating+4+4
DeveloperHalmobrohe.ai

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
3 purchases

NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro NFC Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro NFC Yearly$29.991 Year
  • NFC PRO1 Month trial$29.991 Month

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner & Reader+ free?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ 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, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ is rated higher. QR Code Scanner & Reader+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner & Reader+ nor NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer monthly. Most recently, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and NFC Tools Tag Reader & Writer on October 30, 2026.

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