Comparison

RapidWriteNFC vs CtrlF Pro

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

Head to head
About

RapidWriteNFC

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Bulk NFC Tag Writing β€” Made Fast, Easy, and Professional. RapidWriteNFC is the ultimate tool for anyone who needs to program large numbers of NFC tags with unique URLs β€” fast. Whether you’re tagging products for logistics, preparing interactive exhibits, deploying marketing campaigns, or just need individual traceable links for your tags, RapidWriteNFC gives you the speed and simplicity that other apps can’t. No more tedious copy-paste. No more clunky tools. Just tap, write, and go. See it in action at https://rapidwritenfc.com/demo

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CtrlF Pro

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CtrlF brings the power of Ctrl+F to the real world. Point your iPhone at any book, document, or printed material, type the word or phrase you are looking for, and watch matches highlight on screen in real time. No more scanning page after page for that one quote or keyword. CtrlF uses advanced on-device OCR to recognize text and highlight every match instantly - with pixel-perfect precision around the exact characters you searched for. LIVE CAMERA SCANNER Point your camera at any printed text and type to search. Matches appear instantly with bright highlights so you can spot what you need at a glance. Works in real time - no photo required. The camera preview displays in the correct portrait orientation, and highlights follow the text precisely even as you move. PRECISE CHARACTER-LEVEL HIGHLIGHTING Unlike other apps that highlight entire lines, CtrlF pinpoints the exact characters you searched for. Search for "quantum" in a line that says "quantum mechanics" and only "quantum" gets highlighted - not the whole line. Multiple matches on the same line? Each one gets its own precise highlight. FAR-DISTANCE RECOGNITION Enhanced text detection recognizes words even from across the room. No need to hold your phone right up to the page - as long as the text is clearly visible on screen, CtrlF can find it. PHOTO LIBRARY SEARCH Already have a photo of the page? Import images from your photo library and search for text in them. Select any photo and find words instantly with the same precise highlighting. MULTI-WORD PHRASE MATCHING Search for exact phrases, not just single words. Find "quantum mechanics" or "United States" as complete phrases across any page. INSTANT MODE SWITCHING Switch seamlessly between Live Camera and Photo Library. Tap the mode you need and start searching right away - no loading, no waiting. 25+ OCR LANGUAGES Supports text recognition in over 25 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. 100% ON-DEVICE AND PRIVATE All text recognition happens on your device. No internet required. No data sent to servers. Your privacy is fully protected. FLASHLIGHT SUPPORT Working in a dim library or cafe? Toggle the built-in flashlight to illuminate the page without leaving the app. SEARCH HISTORY Quickly revisit your recent searches. Your search history is stored locally and always just one tap away. FREE TO START - Live camera search: 5 searches per day - Photo library search: 5 searches per day - No sign-up required. Download and start searching immediately PRO UPGRADE - ONE-TIME $4.99 - Unlimited searches - search as many times as you want - Search history - quickly revisit past searches - Screenshot capture - save what you found - Custom highlight colors - personalize your experience - Audio feedback - hear when matches are found - Auto flashlight - automatically illuminates in low light WHO IS IT FOR Students scanning textbooks for key terms and definitions. Researchers locating specific passages in reference books. Readers finding quotes to share or revisit. Professionals searching through printed reports and documents. Anyone who has ever wished they could Ctrl+F in real life. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open CtrlF and choose Live Camera or Photo Library 2. Point your camera at any printed text, or import a photo 3. Type the word or phrase you want to find 4. See every match highlighted precisely on screen in real time 5. Tap to capture, save, or continue searching Download CtrlF today and never lose track of a word again. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. You pay once and own Pro forever. - You can restore your purchase on any device linked to your Apple ID. - For support, visit https://asunnyboy861.github.io/CtrlF/support.html

Screenshots

RapidWriteNFC4 screens
CtrlF Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RapidWriteNFC at 15.6 against CtrlF Pro's 17. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RapidWriteNFC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CtrlF Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RapidWriteNFC versus CtrlF Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRapidWriteNFCCtrlF Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFlipmind Limitedθ΄Ί 周

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RapidWriteNFC

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.79
1 purchases

CtrlF Pro

One-time1
  • CtrlF Pro$4.99

Questions

Is RapidWriteNFC free?
RapidWriteNFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CtrlF Pro free?
CtrlF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RapidWriteNFC or CtrlF Pro have ads?
Neither RapidWriteNFC nor CtrlF Pro shows ads.

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