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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Advanced IP Scanner | NFC Reader & Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #114 | #61 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chun Yu Leung | 裕涛 兰 |
Customer experience
Advanced IP Scanner
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In-app purchases
Advanced IP Scanner
No in-app purchases
NFC Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
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