Comparison

Advanced IP Scanner 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

Advanced IP Scanner

This app provides essential network tools for scanning LANs, viewing IP and Wi-Fi details, and performing ping tests. It's designed for quick network discovery, debugging, and connectivity checks, offering both dark and light themes.

Highlights
  • LAN and custom IP range scanning
  • Device discovery with ping times
  • Local and public IP information
  • Wi-Fi network analysis
  • Host ping tests
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Advanced IP Scanner puts essential network tools in your pocket. Scan your LAN for devices, view detailed IP and Wi‑Fi info, and run ping tests—ideal for developers, admins, and anyone debugging or checking network connectivity. ► IP Scanner • Scan your current subnet or a custom IP range (start and end address). • Discover devices on the network with IP and round‑trip ping time; hostnames shown when available. • See scan progress and cancel anytime; search or filter the device list. • Refresh current network info (local IP, subnet) before scanning. ► IP Info • View local connection details: local IP, gateway, SSID, and related network info. • Fetch public IP and geolocation: ISP, organization, country, region, city, time zone, and more. • See flags like mobile, proxy/VPN, and hosting; refresh local or public info separately. ► Wi‑Fi Analyzer • View your connected Wi‑Fi network details: SSID, BSSID, local IP, gateway, and subnet mask. • Refresh to update connection info. ► Ping • Ping any host (domain or IP) to check reachability and latency. • Set the number of pings (1–100) and see results with round‑trip times in a clear log. ► General • Dark and light theme. • Portrait-oriented layout for one-handed use. • No account required. Free to use, with ads to support development. Built for quick LAN discovery, network debugging, and connectivity checks—handy for home labs, offices, and developers.

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

Advanced IP Scanner4 screens
NFC Reader & Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NFC Reader & Writer at none against Advanced IP Scanner's shown. NFC Reader & Writer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Advanced IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and chart position 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Reader & Writer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advanced IP Scanner has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Advanced IP Scanner ships an update every 3 months, NFC Reader & Writer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Advanced IP Scanner versus NFC Reader & Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced IP ScannerNFC Reader & Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#114#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChun Yu Leung裕涛 兰

Customer experience

Advanced IP Scanner

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NFC Reader & Writer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Advanced IP Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Reader & Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Advanced IP Scanner free?
Advanced IP Scanner 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.
Which has better reviews, Advanced IP Scanner or NFC Reader & Writer?
NFC Reader & Writer is rated higher. Advanced IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while NFC Reader & Writer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Advanced IP Scanner or NFC Reader & Writer have ads?
Advanced IP Scanner shows ads; NFC Reader & Writer does not.
Which is updated more often, Advanced IP Scanner or NFC Reader & Writer?
Advanced IP Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and NFC Reader & Writer every 2 days. Most recently, Advanced IP Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer on October 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Advanced IP Scanner or NFC Reader & Writer?
Advanced IP Scanner currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and NFC Reader & Writer at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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