Comparison

ID Reader vs NFC Tool

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

Head to head
About

ID Reader

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This app lets you read data from passports and compatible ID cards using your iPhone. It works by scanning the machine-readable zone (MRZ) with the camera and, if available, reading the document’s NFC chip to access additional information such as the embedded photo. The app does not perform identity verification or authentication. It simply reads and displays document data for the user. All scanning is initiated by the user. Document data is processed on the device and is not stored or shared by the app. Supported documents include ICAO-compliant passports and ID cards that contain an NFC chip.

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NFC Tool

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NFC Tool — Read & Write NFC Tags NFC Tool is a fast, simple, and reliable way to interact with NFC tags from your iPhone. Read, write, and explore — everything is just a tap away. Requires an iPhone with NFC (iPhone 7 or later). iPad and Mac have no NFC hardware, so they can't scan tags. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read NFC tags with a single tap: stickers, cards, keychains, and other NDEF tags such as NTAG and MIFARE Ultralight. Identify the chip type, view raw payloads, and inspect every record on the tag. Write rich content to your tags: • Website links (URL) • Plain text and notes • Contact cards (vCard) • Wi-Fi credentials for instant connection • Phone numbers • Email addresses Bookmark scans, search history, and export to CSV or text whenever you need. PRO TOOLS Unlock advanced features with NFC Tool Pro: • Erase, format, and lock tags • Copy the data from one tag to another • Batch write multiple tags • Password-protect NTAG213/215/216 tags • Read full memory dumps (page-by-page hex) • Send raw NFC commands • Ad-free experience WHAT IT CAN'T DO Bank cards, transit cards, ID cards, and secured access badges are encrypted. NFC Tool can't read their contents or copy them. MIFARE Classic tags can't be read on iPhone. YOUR DATA Your scans, history, and tag data are stored on your device. NFC Tool uses third-party services for ads (Google AdMob), analytics and crash reports (Firebase), and subscriptions (RevenueCat). If you send feedback, your message, email address, and any screenshot you attach are sent to us. See the Privacy Policy for details. 70+ LANGUAGES Fully localized in more than 70 languages, with RTL support for Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Urdu. SUBSCRIPTION NFC Tool Pro is available as a weekly or yearly subscription. The Pro Yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://firstpoint.com.tr/nfc-tool/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://firstpoint.com.tr/nfc-tool/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ID Reader3 screens
NFC Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ID Reader at none against NFC Tool's 2. ID Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). NFC Tool's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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 Tool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ID Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ID Reader versus NFC Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterID ReaderNFC Tool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArsen ShkrumelyakFIRST POINT YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

ID Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ID Reader free?
ID Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tool free?
NFC Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ID Reader or NFC Tool have ads?
NFC Tool shows ads; ID Reader does not.

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