Comparison

OnlineNow vs NFC Reader & Writer

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

Head to head
About

OnlineNow

Features
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OnlineNow helps you check internet access, troubleshoot a connection, and keep a local history of your results. CHECK YOUR CONNECTION See whether your device has a Wi-Fi, cellular, or Ethernet connection and whether internet access can be verified. Refresh checks access without running a speed test. TEST DOWNLOAD SPEED Choose Test Speed to measure a short HTTPS download from Cloudflare. Tests use up to 10 MB of sample data and run only when you request them. Results estimate performance to that server and vary with your connection. UNDERSTAND THE RESULTS View separate TCP connection setup and HTTP response timings, a connection quality estimate based on available measurements, and a possible VPN tunnel indicator. These are troubleshooting estimates rather than guaranteed line speed, radio signal strength, or authoritative VPN status. KEEP AND SHARE HISTORY Review the latest checks, see statistics across up to 100 retained samples, and export history as CSV. Clear saved history whenever you choose. Success rates describe recorded samples, not uninterrupted uptime. EVERY FEATURE IS FREE No purchase or account is required. This version does not offer in-app purchases. PRIVACY No account is required. Connection history stays on your device unless you choose to export it. The app has no advertising or usage analytics. Connectivity checks contact Google, Cloudflare, and Apple; those providers receive standard network information such as your IP address. Monitoring runs while the app is active and pauses when it becomes inactive. Requires iOS 17 or later.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

OnlineNow2 screens
NFC Reader & Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NFC Reader & Writer at every 2 weeks against OnlineNow's every 5 months. NFC Reader & Writer also leads on chart position (#87 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlineNow ships an update every 5 months, NFC Reader & Writer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
OnlineNow versus NFC Reader & Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlineNowNFC Reader & Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume Demay裕涛 兰

In-app purchases

None

OnlineNow

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Reader & Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnlineNow free?
OnlineNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Reader & Writer free?
NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnlineNow or NFC Reader & Writer have ads?
Neither OnlineNow nor NFC Reader & Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlineNow or NFC Reader & Writer?
OnlineNow ships an update every 5 months, and NFC Reader & Writer every 2 weeks. Most recently, OnlineNow was updated on October 31, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer on November 5, 2026.

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