Comparison

NFC Read & Scan vs NFC Writer ◍

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

NFC Writer ◍

Features
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NFC Writer ◍ is a practical utility for organizing NDEF payloads and completing compatible NFC tag-writing tasks. Choose from supported record formats including URLs, text, contacts, phone numbers, SMS, email, locations, Wi-Fi details, and social links. Create reusable templates, keep prepared records organized, and select the right payload when you are ready to write a tag. Write supported records to compatible tags, clear tags that allow it, and use the lock tool when a tag should no longer be changed. Tag capabilities vary: available storage, NDEF formatting, writability, and lock state can affect each operation. A locked or read-only tag cannot be rewritten, and locking may be permanent. The app requires an NFC-capable iPhone and a compatible physical NFC tag. NFC Writer ◍ lets you use the app at no cost. However, premium access may be available as an optional in-app upgrade. Privacy Policy: https://alderpathstudio.github.io/nfc-writer/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://alderpathstudio.github.io/nfc-writer/term-of-use.html

Screenshots

NFC Read & Scan4 screens
NFC Writer ◍4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NFC Read & Scan at none against NFC Writer ◍'s shown. NFC Read & Scan also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 NFC Writer ◍ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NFC Read & Scan versus NFC Writer ◍: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Read & ScanNFC Writer ◍
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEKTOR INKORPOREITED TOVJeny Goentoro

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
4 purchases

NFC Writer ◍

Subscriptions3
  • NFC Writer ◍ 1W$2.997 Days
  • NFC Writer ◍ 1M$5.991 Month
  • NFC Writer ◍ 1Y3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • NFC Writer ◍ Pro$49.99

Questions

Is NFC Read & Scan free?
NFC Read & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Writer ◍ free?
NFC Writer ◍ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Read & Scan or NFC Writer ◍ have ads?
NFC Writer ◍ shows ads; NFC Read & Scan does not.

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