OctoGo vs NFC Reader & Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OctoGo
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OctoGo is a community-built mobile companion for teams using Octopus Deploy. Designed for engineers, platform teams, and DevOps leaders, OctoGo makes it easy to stay connected to your deployments while away from your desk. Monitor environments, review releases, and quickly check deployment activity — all from your phone. Key features: • View projects and releases • Track deployment progress across environments • Monitor task activity and status • Quickly access deployment details when you need them most • Multi-space and multi-instance enabled OctoGo is built for real-world workflows — whether you’re checking production status during an incident, reviewing a deployment after hours, or keeping visibility while travelling. This app is an independent community project and is not an official product of Octopus Deploy.
NFC Reader & Writer
This application allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags directly from your iPhone. It provides detailed tag analysis, supports various record types for writing, and keeps a history of all your scans.
- Read NFC tag information
- Write NDEF records to tags
- Manage tags (erase, lock)
- Scan history with timestamps
- Detailed tag analysis
- Support for various NFC standards
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NFC Reader & Writer – NFC Tool is a full-featured NFC tag reader, writer, and manager — everything you need to explore and interact with NFC technology right from your iPhone. READ NFC TAGS Hold your iPhone near any NFC tag to instantly retrieve complete tag information: UID, tag type, manufacturer, storage capacity, NDEF records, and RF technology specs. Supports MIFARE, ISO 15693, FeliCa, ISO 7816, and more. WRITE NFC TAGS Write one or more NDEF records to any writable NFC tag. Supported record types: · URL · Plain Text · Phone Number · Email Address · SMS (with message body) · Wi-Fi Credentials (SSID & Password) · Geographic Location · Contact Card (vCard) · Custom Type MANAGE TAGS · Erase — wipe all data from a tag · Lock — make a tag permanently read-only to protect its contents SCAN HISTORY Every scan is automatically saved with a timestamp and full tag details. Browse your history, tap any entry for a full breakdown, or swipe to delete individual records. DETAILED TAG ANALYSIS · UID with hex display · Automatic manufacturer identification (48+ vendor database) · MIFARE / NTAG product identification · NDEF status and storage usage · Raw NDEF payload inspector (developer mode) SETTINGS · Haptic feedback on successful scan · Auto-save history toggle · Raw NDEF data display for developers Requirements: NFC-capable iPhone (iPhone 7 or later) running iOS 14 or later. Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-325e1846c58e80c9b97ef5bbcb84153a Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-325e1846c58e807ea957d6e0eeafa9f0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NFC Reader & Writer at every 2 weeks against OctoGo's every 3 months. NFC Reader & Writer also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OctoGo ships an update every 3 months, NFC Reader & Writer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OctoGo | NFC Reader & Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #77 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Woodliffe | 裕涛 兰 |
In-app purchases
OctoGo
No in-app purchases
NFC Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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