# NFC Tag Reader & Writer + vs NFC

The clearest difference is update cadence: NFC at every 2 days against NFC Tag Reader & Writer +'s every 3 weeks. NFC Tag Reader & Writer +'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NFC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) | [Vadym Tupitskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843335747) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-scanner-and-reader-tools/id6753283670)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tag Reader & Writer + free?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NFC free?

NFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Neither NFC Tag Reader & Writer + nor NFC shows ads.

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

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC every 2 days. Most recently, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + was updated on September 23, 2026 and NFC on September 8, 2026.

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