# NFC vs NFC Tag Reader & Writer +

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Reader & Writer + at 5.0 against NFC's 3.3. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). NFC's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + sells 6 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 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

NFC ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [JongMin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796849061) | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-rfid-reader/id6747341102)

Scan and analyze NFC tags with detailed technical information. View memory content, manufacturer data, and protocol specifications. Export scan results to PDF or CSV for documentation and research.

**Highlights:** Scan ISO15693, ISO14443, ISO7816, and FeliCa tags, Read accessible memory blocks, Display technical specifications and metadata, Export scan results to PDF/CSV, Supports multiple tag technologies, Scan history with search and filtering, VoiceOver accessibility support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Pass | $2.99 | 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 (6)**

| 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 | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

NFC 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 or NFC Tag Reader & Writer +?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + is rated higher. NFC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NFC Tag Reader & Writer + averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

NFC shows ads; NFC Tag Reader & Writer + does not.

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

NFC ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFC was updated on August 25, 2026 and NFC Tag Reader & Writer + on September 23, 2026.

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