Comparison

Sc4nR 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

Sc4nR

Features
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Sc4nR is your all-in-one scanning solution. Scan QR codes, barcodes, NFC tags, and extract text from images - all in one privacy-focused app. Key Features QR Code & Barcode Scanner: Supports QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128, Aztec, PDF417, Data Matrix, and more NFC Tag Reader: Instantly read NFC tags and cards Live Text Recognition: Extract text from any surface in real-time Advanced Camera Controls: Switch lenses, adjust zoom, manual focus for small codes Complete History: Search, filter, favorite, and export your scans Code Regeneration: View scanned QR codes and barcodes as images Privacy First 100% Offline: Works without internet connection No Data Collection: Your scans never leave your device No Accounts: No sign-up required No Ads: Clean, distraction-free experience Export & Share Export your scan history in CSV, JSON, or text format. Filter by date and scan type. Share individual scans or export multiple items at once. Designed for Everyone Clean, intuitive interface with full support for Light and Dark mode. Available in English and Japanese. Download Sc4nR and take control of your scanning needs.

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NFC Writer

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Write NFC tags the way you actually need to — and set up secure tags that prove themselves, without paying a monthly fee. EVERYDAY NFC WRITING Write text, links, phone numbers, messages, email, locations, contacts, Wi-Fi networks, and App Store links. Read any NDEF tag and see exactly what's on it. SECURE TAGS THAT PROVE THEMSELVES (SUN) Most NFC apps stop at plain reading and writing. This one sets up SUN. A SUN tag computes a fresh signature inside the chip every time it's read, and writes it into the URL. The signing key never leaves the chip, so a copied tag can't produce a valid signature. A read counter goes up on every tap, so an old captured URL can't be replayed. That's the difference between a tag anyone can clone and a tag that proves it's the original. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Set up SUN with encrypted UID and counter, or plain mirroring • Change the factory keys to random keys only you hold • Verify a tag is genuine — signature and replay check • Inspect how a secure tag is configured, no keys required • Set up tags in batches, with duplicate detection • Diagnose authentication and the secure channel step by step VERIFICATION RUNS ON YOUR DEVICE No account. No server. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Your keys are stored in the iOS Keychain and sync through iCloud — they never reach us, because there is no "us" to reach. Verification works offline, which matters in a warehouse, a customs hall, or a venue with no signal. PRICING WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION Reading, writing, inspecting, and verifying are always free, and there are no ads anywhere in the app. Set up your first secure tag for free, so you can confirm the whole thing works on your own hardware before paying anything. After that, Secure NFC Pro unlocks secure setup for good — one payment, no subscription, no renewals. If a setup stops partway and leaves a tag half-configured, finishing that tag is free. The app started the change, so the app finishes it. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone 7 or later with iOS 17 • Tags that support SUN for the secure features • Basic reading and writing work with any NDEF tag NOTE ON WI-FI TAGS Wi-Fi credentials are written to the standard Wi-Fi Simple Configuration format. iOS does not support automatic joining, so tapping the tag shows the network details instead of connecting. CHANGING KEYS IS PERMANENT These chips have no factory reset. If you lose a tag's keys, that tag can never be reconfigured. The app makes you confirm you've backed up your keys before it writes them, and keeps both the old and new keys until a change completes.

Screenshots

Sc4nR4 screens
NFC Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sc4nR and NFC Writer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sc4nR versus NFC Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSc4nRNFC Writer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyotoTech LLCJuyeon Yu

In-app purchases

None

Sc4nR

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sc4nR free?
Sc4nR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Writer free?
NFC Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sc4nR or NFC Writer have ads?
Neither Sc4nR nor NFC Writer shows ads.

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