# NFC Tag Reader & Writer + vs NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Reader & Writer + at 5.0 against NFC Tools's 4.2. NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + | NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews)** | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-and-scanner/id6770056248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) | [杰华 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844993114) |

## 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 Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-and-scanner/id6770056248)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags for shortcuts, automation, and information sharing. This app offers a clean interface to scan, create, and handle NFC tag content efficiently.

**Highlights:** Quickly scan NFC tags, Read text, links, and tag data, Write and create new NFC tag content, Manage frequently used NFC tag information, Create reusable NFC tags, Simple, intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Tools Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| NFC Tools Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | 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 NFC Tools free?

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

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

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + is rated higher. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.

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

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

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

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + was updated on September 23, 2026 and NFC Tools on September 21, 2026.

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