NFC Reader & Writer vs OpenRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
OpenRemote
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Control your AI coding agents from anywhere, right from your iPhone. Connect to your development machine running coding agents and interact with them in real time — without being at your desk. Step away from your desk, get notified when a decision is needed, and respond in a tap. KEY FEATURES - Real-time session streaming — follow every action your agent takes as it happens - Approval controls — review and approve or deny every file edit, command, or action before it runs - Plan mode — let your agent plan first, and validate the approach before any change is made - Voice input — dictate prompts hands-free with speech-to-text - Image attachments — send screenshots or photos to your agent - Session history — browse past sessions and their full output - Multi-provider — works with Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Qwen Coder HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free OpenRemote CLI on your development machine 2. Sign in with the same account on your iPhone 3. Start a session from your phone — your agent begins working on your machine 4. Watch the output live, approve actions, and guide the agent from wherever you are Built for developers who want to stay in control of their AI agents without being tied to their computer. Free and open source. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases. You bring your own API credentials from Anthropic, OpenAI, or Alibaba — your prompts and output stay private.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: NFC Reader & Writer at #75 against OpenRemote's unranked. OpenRemote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ships an update every 2 days, OpenRemote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Reader & Writer | OpenRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #75 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 裕涛 兰 | Ulycorp |
In-app purchases
NFC Reader & Writer
No in-app purchases
OpenRemote
No in-app purchases
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