# NFC Tag Reader & Writer + vs NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Reader & Writer + at 5.0 against NFC Tools's 1.0. NFC Tag Reader & Writer + also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 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 7 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + | NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-read-and-write-tags/id6779953207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 159 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) | [Dmitrii Solovev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584696107) |

## 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 Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-read-and-write-tags/id6779953207)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags for various tasks, from simple contact sharing to advanced automations. Offers robust privacy with on-device storage and advanced features like tag locking and password protection.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Supports multiple content types (contacts, WiFi, links), Advanced tag management (erase, lock, password protect), Scanned tag history, Works with automations and shortcuts, On-device storage for privacy

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | 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 3 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 1.0 from 1 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 4 weeks, and NFC Tools fortnightly. Most recently, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Tools on October 24, 2026.

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