Comparison

NFCore vs ANRO

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

Head to head
About

NFCore

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags on your iPhone. It supports various record types, tag cloning, and offers advanced tools for developers. All your scanned tags are organized in a library for easy access and management.

Highlights
  • Read and write various NFC tag record types
  • Copy and clone NFC tags
  • Organize tags in a searchable library
  • Advanced tools for developers (Command Console, Memory Dump)
  • Batch write and tag locking
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
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NFCore is an NFC tag toolkit for iPhone. Read, write and copy your own NFC tags, organize every scan in one library, and lock a tag when it's finished. SCAN & READ Hold your iPhone near a tag to see what's on it: NDEF records, tag type, UID, memory size and technology details. Every scan is saved to your library automatically. WRITE Write nine record types: text, links, Wi-Fi networks, phone numbers, email, SMS, contact cards (vCard), locations and custom external records. Start from a built-in template or save your own for repeat use. COPY YOUR OWN TAGS Back up a tag you own and write its data to a blank tag in two taps (the Clone Tag tool in the app). Handy for a spare of your Wi-Fi tag, smart home tag or business card. TOOLS • Tag Inspector: detailed technical information for a tag • Memory Dump: view and edit raw memory pages in hex and ASCII • Command Console: send raw commands for MIFARE Ultralight / NTAG, ISO 7816, ISO 15693 and FeliCa tags, for developers working with NFC hardware • Batch Write: write the same data to many tags, with progress tracking • Tag Lock: make a tag permanently read-only so nobody can overwrite it (this can't be undone) • Erase: clear a tag so you can reuse it • Emergency Info: write medical details and emergency contacts to a tag for first responders TAG LIBRARY Search by name, type or UID, mark favorites and group tags into folders. Export your tags as JSON or CSV to back up your library or share a setup with your team. WRITE VERIFICATION NFCore reads each tag back after writing to confirm the data is correct. You can turn this off in Settings. TAG COMPATIBILITY GUIDE A built-in reference that shows which tag types support which features, such as memory size and locking, so you can pick the right tag for the job. SIRI SHORTCUTS Say "Scan an NFC tag with NFCore" to start a scan, or ask Siri to show your saved tags. GREAT FOR • Smart home tags and Shortcuts automations • Wi-Fi sharing tags for guests • Tap-to-share business cards • Small businesses writing many tags at once • Emergency info tags for keychains and wallets • Developers and makers learning how NFC works PRIVACY FIRST All tag data stays on your iPhone. No account, no cloud sync, no analytics, no tracking. COMPATIBILITY Reads the NFC tag types iPhone supports, including NTAG, MIFARE Ultralight, DESFire, ISO 15693 and FeliCa. The write, copy, memory and lock tools work with NTAG and MIFARE Ultralight tags. MIFARE Classic is not supported. Requires iPhone 7 or later with iOS 17.6 or later. Available in 35 languages. GOOD TO KNOW Only copy tags that you own. Payment cards, transit cards and other secured cards are protected by iOS and can't be copied or changed. FREE AND PRO Free: scan and read tags, save up to 5 tags, write text and links, 3 templates, the compatibility guide and Siri Shortcuts. NFCore Pro, a one-time purchase, adds unlimited tag saves, every write type, Tag Inspector, Memory Dump, Command Console, Clone Tag, Batch Write, Tag Lock, Emergency Info, export, folders and unlimited templates. No subscription. Questions or feedback? Visit nfcore.app/support or email support@nfcore.app.

About

ANRO

Features
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ANRO is the construction site app built around the way engineers actually work. From the moment you step on site to end-of-day sign-off, ANRO keeps your projects, reports, tasks, and team communication in one place — right on your phone. No paper. No spreadsheets. No chasing emails. DAILY WORK, SIMPLIFIED Every shift starts with a clear picture of what needs to happen, and ends with everything logged and accounted for. • Daily Site Reports — Submit attendance, progress updates, and work logs in seconds, directly from the field • Task & Milestone Tracking — See where every project stands, updated in real time as work progresses • Site Orders & Requests — Create and track orders instantly, without phone calls or waiting on replies • Instant Approval Workflows — Send and receive approvals on the spot — no email chains, no delays • Photo Documentation — Attach site photos to any report for a complete visual record of progress BUILT FOR THE FIELD, NOT THE OFFICE Construction sites are busy, unpredictable, and often out of signal range. ANRO is designed for that. • Offline Mode — Full functionality even without an internet connection. Everything syncs automatically the moment you're back online • Mobile-First Design — Fast, clear, and built to be used on-site under real working conditions • Instant Notifications — Get alerted the moment something needs your attention, wherever you are • Team Messaging — Stay in sync with your crew without switching apps EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Real-time sync across all your devices • Complete activity log and audit trail for every action • Role-based access — see exactly what you need, nothing you don't • Multi-language support: Arabic, Hebrew, and English with full right-to-left (RTL) layout FREE TO USE — REGISTER IN THE APP Create your account directly in ANRO in seconds. No payment required. Open the app, sign up, and you're ready for your next project.

Screenshots

NFCore4 screens
ANRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ANRO at none against NFCore's 1. ANRO also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFCore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ANRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFCore ships an update every 2 months, ANRO every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFCore versus ANRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFCoreANRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEcho Persona LLCKhaled Ez Zughayyar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFCore

One-time1
  • NFCore Pro$6.99
None

ANRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFCore free?
NFCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ANRO free?
ANRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFCore or ANRO have ads?
Neither NFCore nor ANRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFCore or ANRO?
NFCore ships an update every 2 months, and ANRO every 9 days. Most recently, NFCore was updated on November 5, 2026 and ANRO on October 31, 2026.

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