Comparison

NFC Read & Scan vs Authenticator App

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

Authenticator App

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for secure online account access. It supports adding accounts via QR codes or manual entry, with codes stored locally for offline use. Optional Face ID protection enhances privacy.

Highlights
  • Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
  • Add accounts via QR code or manual entry
  • Secure local storage of codes
  • Offline access to verification codes
  • Optional Face ID protection
  • Fast and easy to use interface
Features
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Authenticator is a simple two-factor authentication (2FA) app that helps you generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for your online accounts. Add accounts by scanning a QR code with your camera, importing a QR code from your photo library, or entering setup details manually. Your codes are stored securely on your device and are available whenever you need to sign in.
 The app is designed to be fast and easy to use. View all your accounts in one place, search by name, and copy verification codes with a tap. Optional Face ID protection helps keep your codes private when the app is opened or returned from the background. Authenticator works offline and does not require an account to get started.
 Your verification codes are stored securely on your device, so you can access them even without an internet connection. Authenticator is built for everyday use: a clean interface, quick search, and reliable code generation when you sign in to your accounts. Use it at home, at work, or while traveling to keep your logins protected with two-factor authentication.
 Terms of use: "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-wfIw09lVwI9CAwPYP9eG5gRLF1vXXGvn_wnmT8GD0/edit?tab=t.0" 
 Policy Privacy: "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kSN9eEWsc42N5gnHMgHbwz1akxfTnCMqpJTJExIEJaM/edit?tab=t.0"

Screenshots

NFC Read & Scan4 screens
Authenticator App3 screens

Verdict

The call

NFC Read & Scan and Authenticator App are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Authenticator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NFC Read & Scan against 5.0 for Authenticator App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Read & Scan ships an update weekly, Authenticator App every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NFC Read & Scan versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Read & ScanAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEKTOR INKORPOREITED TOVTemurbek Rakhimov

Customer experience

NFC Read & Scan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Authenticator App

Subscriptions2
  • Authenticator Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Authenticator Premium$44.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Read & Scan free?
NFC Read & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Read & Scan or Authenticator App?
NFC Read & Scan and Authenticator App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do NFC Read & Scan or Authenticator App have ads?
Neither NFC Read & Scan nor Authenticator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Read & Scan or Authenticator App?
NFC Read & Scan ships an update weekly, and Authenticator App every 5 days. Most recently, NFC Read & Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 24, 2026.

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