# NFC Tag Reader & Writer + vs Minus5

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minus5 at weekly against NFC Tag Reader & Writer +'s every 4 weeks. NFC Tag Reader & Writer +'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Minus5 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Minus5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 4 weeks, Minus5 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tag Reader & Writer + | Minus5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tag-reader-and-writer-plus/id6751116185/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minus5-pre-record-camera/id6812314909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhonda Wilcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794326016) | [Andrey Shestakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534920861) |

## 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 |


### Minus5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minus5-pre-record-camera/id6812314909)

Never miss a moment again. This app records video in the background, allowing you to capture events that have already happened by tapping after the fact. It automatically saves the seconds leading up to your tap, perfect for sports, action, or any spontaneous event.

**Highlights:** Background video recording, Post-event capture, Automatic highlight reel creation, Customizable event buttons, Broadcast-style graphics, Volume button recording, Adjustable pre/post-tap recording

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minus5 Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Minus5 Pro Forever | Free | one-time |
| Minus5 Pro Forever BasePrice | $44.99 | 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 Minus5 free?

Minus5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + or Minus5?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + and Minus5 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do NFC Tag Reader & Writer + or Minus5 have ads?

Neither NFC Tag Reader & Writer + nor Minus5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + or Minus5?

NFC Tag Reader & Writer + ships an update every 4 weeks, and Minus5 weekly. Most recently, NFC Tag Reader & Writer + was updated on November 5, 2026 and Minus5 on October 31, 2026.

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