CENFC vs NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CENFC
This advanced toolkit allows you to scan, identify, and analyze NFC tags directly on your device. It supports various NFC protocols, enables memory dumping, and allows for reading and writing NDEF messages. Additionally, it can read electronic passports and offers raw communication capabilities for developers.
- NFC tag scanning and identification
- Full NFC tag memory dumping
- NDEF message creation, reading, and writing
- Electronic passport (eMRTD) reader
- Raw APDU command communication
- Protocol analysis tools (Hex Converter, CRC Calculator)
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CENFC is an advanced NFC toolkit for iOS. Scan, identify, dump, and analyze NFC tags — all processed locally on your device with zero data collection. SCANNER Instantly identify NFC tags through ATQA/SAK lookup and protocol probing. Supports ISO 14443, ISO 18092 (FeliCa), and ISO 15693. Accurately detects chip variants and card families, displaying UID, protocol details, and iOS operability status at a glance. MEMORY DUMP Read the complete memory of any operable NFC tag. Browse page-by-page and block-by-block breakdowns with parsed NDEF content. Export dumps in hex, JSON, or raw binary for forensic analysis or backup. NDEF READ & WRITE Create, read, and write NDEF messages to compatible tags. Supports Text, URI, Smart Poster, MIME, and External record types. Build multi-record messages from scratch and write them directly to any writable tag. PASSPORT READER Read electronic passports and travel documents (eMRTD) via BAC authentication. Enter MRZ data to securely access data groups — including MRZ, face image, additional personal details, and security objects. Perform Active Authentication to verify chip genuineness. RAW COMMUNICATION Send custom APDU commands directly to NFC tags. Full ISO 7816 APDU support with complete command logging — built for developers and researchers. PROTOCOL TOOLS - Hex Converter — Convert between hex, decimal, binary, and ASCII - CRC Calculator — Compute CRC_A and CRC_B per ISO 14443-3 - ATQA/SAK Lookup — Identify card type from raw protocol parameters - Access Bits Decoder — Decode sector-level permissions - BER-TLV Parser — Parse and visualize TLV data structures OPEN SOURCE & PRIVACY FIRST CENFC is fully open source — inspect every line of code yourself. Every NFC operation runs entirely on-device. No data leaves your phone. No servers. No account required. Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability.
NFC Tools
Easily read and write data to NFC tags. Automate tasks, share contact information, and manage your tags with advanced utilities like cloning and password protection. All data is processed locally for your privacy.
- Read any NFC tag
- Write custom data to tags
- Create digital business cards
- Clone NFC tags
- Erase and format tags
- Secure tags with passwords
- Organized history manager
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Unlock the full potential of NFC technology with NFC Tools: Tag Writer & Reader, the ultimate all-in-one NFC tool for your iPhone. Whether you want to scan tags instantly, write custom data, automate tasks, or share your contact info with a single tap, our app delivers a powerful and seamless experience. HOW TO USE: 1. Open the app and choose either "Read NFC" or "Write NFC". 2. If writing, select your data type (e.g., Web Link, Wi-Fi, Business Card) and enter the information. 3. Tap the action button and hold the top back of your iPhone close to the NFC tag. 4. Keep it steady for a second until you see the success checkmark! KEY FEATURES: • Read Any NFC Tag Instantly scan NDEF-formatted tags to access websites, Wi-Fi networks, location data, or plain text with just a simple tap. • Write Tags in Seconds Easily create custom NFC tags. Write Web Links (URLs), Texts, Phone Numbers, Emails, SMS, and Wi-Fi credentials to compatible tags (NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, etc.). • Digital Business Cards (Networking Made Easy) Create your professional profile card with custom links, nickname, and social media handles (X, Instagram, and more). Write it to an NFC tag and share your contact details in a single touch. • Advanced NFC Utilities Take full control of your hardware with advanced management tools: - Clone NFC Tags quickly and easily. - Erase data to reuse your tags. - Format as NDEF for maximum iOS compatibility. - Set Password or Remove Password to secure your tag data. - Lock NFC Tags permanently to prevent future tampering. • Smart History Manager Never lose track of your scans. Automatically save every interaction in an organized history log. Quickly filter records by Web Link, Text, Business Card, or Wi-Fi to find, edit, or share them later. Your privacy is our priority. All scanned and written data is processed locally on your device and never stored on external servers. --- Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nfc-app/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-nfc/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CENFC at none against NFC Tools's 3. CENFC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NFC Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CENFC asks for nothing beyond the download.
CENFC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively.
CENFC ships an update every 4 days, NFC Tools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CENFC | NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 子衎 王 | MM App Studio Company Limited |
Customer experience
CENFC
NFC Tools
In-app purchases
CENFC
No in-app purchases
NFC Tools
- NFC Tools Weekly$4.997 Days
- NFC Tools Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- NFC Tools Lifetime$29.99









