Comparison

NFC Reader & Writer vs TDLiDAR

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

Head to head
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

About

TDLiDAR

Transform your iPhone into a live depth camera and sensor streaming hub for various creative tools. Offers multiple depth modes, including LiDAR and neural depth, with extensive control over sensor data. Ideal for real-time visual effects and interactive installations.

Highlights
  • Live depth streaming over NDI/OSC
  • Multiple depth modes (LiDAR, neural, ARKit)
  • 40+ on-device sensor streaming
  • Remote control via OSC and MIDI
  • Real-time point cloud and mesh scanning
  • No account or telemetry required
Features
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TDLidar turns your iPhone into a live depth camera and 40-sensor streaming hub for TouchDesigner, OBS, Resolume and any NDI-aware tool — no capture card or tether. Tap Start NDI and it appears as a 1080p/60fps source on the network. DEPTH MODES • NDI Depth — front TrueDepth or rear LiDAR, live, with 15 colormaps, depth clipping and HD upscale. • LiDAR + Monocular (Pro) — real LiDAR sharpened by a neural network, in metres on a fixed range that never breathes. • ARKit Point Cloud (Beta · Pro) — scan people as live point-cloud silhouettes, or switch to All Surfaces and capture a whole room. Trail, echo, sculpt and gravity FX, colour by height, orientation, confidence or object type, and stream it all to TouchDesigner. • Monocular Depth (Pro) — neural depth from any RGB camera, no LiDAR needed; three model tiers at 60 fps. • Point Cloud (Pro) — live motion FX, Person Only isolation, and bit-exact XYZ+RGB into TouchDesigner POP geometry over Wi-Fi or USB. • Mesh Cloud (Pro) — scan a room into a walkable point cloud; export PLY. CONTROL & SENSORS • Show Control (free) — drive everything remotely over OSC and MIDI: 140+ parameters, mode switching, Look Presets, show blackout. • Sensors mode — ~40 on-device sensors (ARKit body/face/hands, motion, audio FFT, speech, AirPods, Watch heart rate) streamed as OSC. • Cue Deck & Align (Pro) — an OSC trigger-pad grid and a projector-warp rough-in. Everything runs on-device. No accounts, no telemetry, no analytics — data stays on your phone or LAN. REQUIREMENTS iPhone with TrueDepth or LiDAR (LiDAR modes need the scanner). iOS 18.6+. An NDI receiver on the same network. TDLidar Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase, or try everything with a 3-day pass. No subscriptions.

Screenshots

NFC Reader & Writer4 screens
TDLiDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Reader & Writer at 5.0 against TDLiDAR's 4.3. NFC Reader & Writer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). TDLiDAR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. TDLiDAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC Reader & Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Reader & Writer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NFC Reader & Writer's written reviews are positive against 85% of TDLiDAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader & Writer ships an update every 2 weeks, TDLiDAR weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NFC Reader & Writer versus TDLiDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Reader & WriterTDLiDAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings811 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78#49 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer裕涛 兰ari lintzeris

Customer experience

NFC Reader & Writer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TDLiDAR

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

NFC Reader & Writer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TDLiDAR

One-time1
  • TDLidar Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is NFC Reader & Writer free?
NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TDLiDAR free?
TDLiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader & Writer or TDLiDAR?
NFC Reader & Writer is rated higher. NFC Reader & Writer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TDLiDAR averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do NFC Reader & Writer or TDLiDAR have ads?
Neither NFC Reader & Writer nor TDLiDAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader & Writer or TDLiDAR?
NFC Reader & Writer ships an update every 2 weeks, and TDLiDAR weekly. Most recently, NFC Reader & Writer was updated on October 31, 2026 and TDLiDAR on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, NFC Reader & Writer or TDLiDAR?
NFC Reader & Writer currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and TDLiDAR at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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