Comparison

NFC Read & Scan vs PxReader

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

Head to head
About

NFC Read & Scan

Easily read, write, and manage data on NFC tags. Create new tags with various data types like text, URLs, and Wi-Fi configurations. Save important tags and receive custom alerts for successful operations.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags instantly
  • Save scanned tags (subscription)
  • Write to NFC tags
  • Drafts and editing
  • Custom alerts
  • Error handling
  • Helpful guide
Features
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Take full control of your NFC tags with NFC Read & Scan – a complete tool for reading, writing, and managing NFC data. Whether you want to check what’s stored on a tag or create your own, the app gives you a simple and powerful way to work with NFC technology. Main Capabilities: – Read NFC tags instantly: Scan to view tag ID and stored content such as text, URLs, and more. – Save scanned tags: Keep your most important tags at hand (available with subscription). – Write to NFC tags: Easily create new tags with different data types – Text, URL, Phone Number, SMS, Contact, Email, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or FaceTime. – Drafts and editing: Save your input as drafts, edit anytime, or delete what you no longer need before writing to a tag. – Custom alerts: Choose sound and vibration feedback on successful scans and writes. – Error handling: Get clear notifications if a tag isn’t supported or the process fails. – Helpful guide: Access detailed instructions in the app settings to learn how NFC scanning works. With its clean interface and advanced tools, NFC Read & Scan makes working with NFC tags faster, easier, and more reliable than ever. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15DWKdPszZYq7qADOAuADeoBXFaP1Cd-3YAYHxq7kas0/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZr5cu7AiJe9yAwS-vbtf2yK3BhrB-EdIuSgPEAjLAo/edit?usp=sharing

About

PxReader

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Open PC-Axis (.px) statistical tables on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with PxReader. Files are processed locally on your device, so you can explore public statistics and research datasets privately and offline. Read row and column headings, filter categories, aggregate values, and pivot dimensions between rows and columns. Switch among languages embedded in multilingual PC-Axis documents without changing their content. The Info sheet shows title, source, units, publication dates, notes, contact and copyright details, available document languages, and remaining PC-Axis keywords. Export the current table view as a UTF-8 CSV file. PxReader Pro unlocks unlimited CSV exports through the existing monthly or annual subscription. Opening, viewing, filtering, pivoting, language switching, and metadata remain available without a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flaviothomi.com/pxreader/privacy/

Screenshots

NFC Read & Scan4 screens
PxReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NFC Read & Scan at weekly against PxReader's every 4 months. NFC Read & Scan also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). PxReader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Read & Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PxReader 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 Read & Scan ships an update weekly, PxReader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NFC Read & Scan versus PxReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Read & ScanPxReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEKTOR INKORPOREITED TOVFlavio Lorenzo Thomi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NFC Read & Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Tag Reader Pro$4.997 Days
  • NFC Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • NFC Pro Lifetime$119.99
2 purchases

PxReader

Subscriptions2
  • PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Read & Scan free?
NFC Read & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PxReader free?
PxReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Read & Scan or PxReader have ads?
Neither NFC Read & Scan nor PxReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Read & Scan or PxReader?
NFC Read & Scan ships an update weekly, and PxReader every 4 months. Most recently, NFC Read & Scan was updated on September 24, 2026 and PxReader on September 19, 2026.

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