Comparison

NFCThis vs NFC Write & Read

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

Head to head
About

NFCThis

Features
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NFCThis makes NFC tags actually useful. Read any tag, write 14 everyday presets, and manage your tags โ€” all in a beautifully designed app that works entirely offline. SCAN ANY NFC TAG Tap scan, hold your iPhone near any NFC tag, and see what's on it. NFCThis auto-detects the content type and shows a tailored result card: โ€ข URLs and websites โ€” open directly in Safari โ€ข Contact cards (vCard) โ€” save to your Contacts with one tap โ€ข Wi-Fi credentials โ€” join the network instantly, no typing โ€ข Text messages โ€” read and copy โ€ข Blank tags โ€” ready to write something new โ€ข Unknown formats โ€” view raw tag details Every scan records the tag UID, type (NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, MIFARE), capacity, and full NDEF contents in your history. WRITE TAGS WITH 14 SMART PRESETS No technical knowledge needed. Pick a preset, fill in the details, tap your tag: 1. Share Wi-Fi โ€” Guests tap your tag to connect instantly 2. Contact Card โ€” Your digital business card on a tag 3. Social Link โ€” Share your Instagram, TikTok, X, or LinkedIn 4. Website โ€” Any URL, one tap away 5. Phone / Text โ€” Instant call or message link 6. Email โ€” Pre-filled email with optional subject and body 7. Payment Link โ€” Venmo, PayPal, or tip jar 8. Leave a Review โ€” Drive Google/Yelp reviews for your business 9. Pet / Luggage ID โ€” Emergency contact info on a tag 10. Location โ€” Tap for directions to any address or place 11. App Download โ€” Link to any App Store app 12. Shortcut Trigger โ€” Launch any iOS Shortcut from a tag 13. Bluetooth Pair โ€” Tap to pair a Bluetooth device 14. Text Note โ€” Write any custom text message Save your favorite configurations as reusable templates for quick writing. TAG TOOLS โ€ข Erase tags completely โ€ข Lock tags permanently (make read-only) โ€ข View full tag details: UID, type, capacity, NDEF records BUILT-IN MINI APPS Three handy NFC-adjacent utilities, all with Siri Shortcuts support: Water Tracker โ€” Log your daily water intake with a beautiful progress ring. "Hey Siri, log water in NFCThis." Daily Quote โ€” A fresh motivational quote every day. Share your favorites. Care Tracker โ€” Never forget to feed your pet or water your plants. Set schedules, log care events, get visual status indicators. HISTORY & ORGANIZATION โ€ข Every scan and write is automatically saved โ€ข Favorite important tags for quick access โ€ข Add personal notes to any tag โ€ข Search and filter your entire tag history โ€ข Export your history as JSON BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE โ€ข Three stunning themes with animated backgrounds โ€ข Completely offline โ€” no account, no cloud, no tracking โ€ข All data stays on your iPhone โ€ข Siri Shortcuts for hands-free actions SUPPORTED NFC TAGS Works with all standard NFC Forum Type 2 tags including NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, MIFARE Ultralight, and MIFARE DESFire. Requires iPhone 7 or later. Privacy Policy: https://nfcthis.peterong.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NFC Write & Read

Features
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NFC Write & Read is a practical and professional NFC reader and writer for iPhone. Scan NFC tags, inspect NDEF records, create new tag content, and write useful records for everyday tasks. Most common features: - Read compatible NFC and NDEF tags - Write URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi details, phone numbers, emails, SMS, locations, calendar events, and social links - Build multi-record tags before writing - Import QR codes and turn them into NFC records - Save scans, drafts, and written tags locally - Copy, open, and share scanned content - Check tag details such as capacity, writable state, and record structure Feature list: - NFC reader for compatible NDEF tags - NFC writer for supported writable tags - Record builders for URL, text, phone, SMS, email, contact, Wi-Fi, location, calendar, app links, social profiles, payment links, and custom content - QR code scanner and QR photo import - Saved tag history for scans, writes, and drafts - Clone scanned tags into editable write drafts - Tag inspector with payload size, capacity, record count, and safety details - Raw NDEF viewer with type, identifier, payload, text, and hex details - Export scans as text, JSON, or CSV - Share extension for sending text, URLs, and files into the app - App Shortcuts, widgets, and deep links for quick NFC actions - Advanced NFC tools for supported tag families, including clearing, locking, copying, format checks, dumps, password helpers, and command utilities NFC features require a compatible iPhone and supported NFC tags. Writing, locking, password protection, and advanced commands depend on the tag type and what iOS allows for that hardware. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NFCThis4 screens
NFC Write & Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NFCThis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NFC Write & Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NFCThis versus NFC Write & Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFCThisNFC Write & Read
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter OngGeekme

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NFCThis

Subscriptions2
  • NFCThis$0.991 Month
  • NFCThis Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • NFCThis$4.99
2 purchases

NFC Write & Read

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NFCThis free?
NFCThis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Write & Read free?
NFC Write & Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFCThis or NFC Write & Read have ads?
Neither NFCThis nor NFC Write & Read shows ads.

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