Comparison

NFC Tag Writer & Reader + vs ShiftWake

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NFC Tag Writer & Reader +

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Our application is an advanced NFC application designed for reading, writing, and managing NFC tags. It enables users to create smart tags that automate everyday actions with a single tap. The app supports scanning with automatic data type detection, writing new information to tags, keeping a history of scanned items, and performing quick actions such as opening URLs, making calls, or sending SMS messages. Additional features include tag cleaning, WiFi QR code generation, and saving tags into personalized collections. Free functions cover URL and text storage, as well as a limited number of scans. Premium features unlock powerful options like one-touch phone calls, FaceTime video calls, SMS and email sending, contact sharing, WiFi auto-connect with QR codes, and unlimited scanning. With its intuitive interface and versatile tools, our application makes NFC technology accessible and practical for everyday use. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases. 1 week USD4.99 1 month USD12.99 1 year USD39.99 Lifetime USD59.99 You can cancel your subscription at any time. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urtHjQIGa9lfHpqVN4Y-Ly7J9901GAvrBzGzUUGfAfE/edit?usp=sharing

About

ShiftWake

Features
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Never oversleep a shift again because you forgot to set the alarm. ShiftWake reads the shift symbols you already write in your iPhone Calendar (like "β‘ " or "Night") and automatically sets a real alarm for that day. Powered by iOS 26 AlarmKit, the alarm rings even in Silent or Focus mode, so you actually wake up. β–  Made for - Rotating shift workers: nurses, caregivers, factory, security - Anyone whose alarm time changes from day to day - People who've been burned by forgetting to set an alarm β–  Features - Auto-schedules alarms from your calendar shift symbols - Job presets (nurse 3/2-shift, factory 2/3-shift) for instant setup - "Minutes before event" mode for appointments and handovers - Follows shift changes automatically and notifies you - 12 built-in alarm sounds to choose from - A reassuring home screen that lists all upcoming alarms - Dark & Light mode β–  Pricing - Free for up to 2 rules (covers a simple two-shift pattern) - Pro (monthly or one-time purchase) unlocks unlimited rules Note: Due to iOS restrictions, ringtones and alarm tones set in the system Clock app cannot be used by third-party apps. Choose from the built-in sounds instead. β–  Terms & Privacy - Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://aynyan2828.github.io/shiftwake/ - The Pro monthly plan is an auto-renewing subscription. It renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions.

Screenshots

NFC Tag Writer & Reader +4 screens
ShiftWake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NFC Tag Writer & Reader + at 16.0 against ShiftWake's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Tag Writer & Reader + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ShiftWake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tag Writer & Reader + ships an update every 3 months, ShiftWake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
NFC Tag Writer & Reader + versus ShiftWake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Tag Writer & Reader +ShiftWake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBob JacksonWataru Ishibashi

In-app purchases

5 purchases

NFC Tag Writer & Reader +

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

ShiftWake

Subscriptions1
  • ShiftWake Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • ShiftWake Pro (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is NFC Tag Writer & Reader + free?
NFC Tag Writer & Reader + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftWake free?
ShiftWake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Tag Writer & Reader + or ShiftWake have ads?
Neither NFC Tag Writer & Reader + nor ShiftWake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tag Writer & Reader + or ShiftWake?
NFC Tag Writer & Reader + ships an update every 3 months, and ShiftWake every 2 months. Most recently, NFC Tag Writer & Reader + was updated on October 30, 2026 and ShiftWake on November 1, 2026.

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