# NFC Tag Reader & Writer + vs NFC Reader

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Reader & Writer + at 5.0 against NFC Reader's 4.0. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 NFC Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 4 weeks, NFC Reader fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + | NFC Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-wallet-card/id6778759720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) | [Mayur Sutariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824431483) |

## 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 |


### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-wallet-card/id6778759720)

This app reads and writes NFC tags, scans QR codes and barcodes, and generates authentication codes. It keeps a history of all your scans and managed codes for easy access.

**Highlights:** NFC tag reader and writer, QR code and barcode scanner, Built-in authenticator for verification codes, Scan history management, Create custom NFC records, Generate time-based verification codes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is NFC Reader free?

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

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

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + is rated higher. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NFC Reader averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

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

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

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 4 weeks, and NFC Reader fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + was updated on November 5, 2026 and NFC Reader on November 5, 2026.

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