# NFC Tag Reader & Writer + vs NFCore

The clearest difference is device support: NFC Tag Reader & Writer + at 3 against NFCore's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NFCore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NFC Tag Reader & Writer + against 5.0 for NFCore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 4 weeks, NFCore every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + | NFCore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfcore-nfc-tag-reader-writer/id6760419675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) | [Echo Persona LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883380925) |

## 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 (7)**

| 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 | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### NFCore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfcore-nfc-tag-reader-writer/id6760419675)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags on your iPhone. It offers advanced tools for developers and professionals, including tag inspection, memory editing, and batch writing. Organize and export your tag data with ease, all while prioritizing your privacy.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag details (type, UID, memory), Write text, URLs, contacts, WiFi, and more, Advanced tools: Tag Inspector, Memory Dump, Command Console, Clone and batch write to multiple tags, Organize tags with folders and search, Export tags as JSON or CSV, Siri Shortcuts for hands-free scanning

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFCore Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is NFCore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + or NFCore?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + and NFCore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

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

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

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

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFCore every 2 months. Most recently, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFCore on October 24, 2026.

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