Comparison

NFC Tools vs NFC Write & Read

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

Head to head
About

NFC Tools

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful NFC tool. With NFC Tools, you can easily scan, read, and write NFC tags in seconds. Connect to WiFi, open links, or create your own smart tags with a simple tap. KEY FEATURES: • Scan NFC tags instantly • Connect to WiFi with one tap • Write your own NFC tags • Save and manage tag history • Fast and simple user experience SMART NFC USE CASES: • Share WiFi without passwords • Create smart business cards • Launch websites instantly • Automate everyday tasks PRO FEATURES: • Unlimited NFC writing • Full scan history access • Advanced tag information • No ads Whether you're a beginner or advanced user, NFC Tools gives you everything you need in one app. Download now and unlock the full power of NFC.

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

NFC Tools4 screens
NFC Write & Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NFC Tools at 13.0 against NFC Write & Read's 17.0. 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. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NFC Tools versus NFC Write & Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsNFC Write & Read
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpyridon BousiosGeekme

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tools

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$3.99
2 purchases

NFC Write & Read

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

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools 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 NFC Tools or NFC Write & Read have ads?
Neither NFC Tools nor NFC Write & Read shows ads.

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