NFC Tool vs PocketNFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Tool
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NFC Tool — Read & Write NFC Tags NFC Tool is a fast, simple, and reliable way to interact with NFC tags from your iPhone. Read, write, and explore — everything is just a tap away. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read any NFC tag with a single tap. Identify the chip type, view raw payloads, and inspect every record on the tag. Write rich content to your tags: • Website links (URL) • Plain text and notes • Contact cards (vCard) • Wi-Fi credentials for instant connection • Phone numbers • Email addresses Bookmark scans, search history, and export to CSV or text whenever you need. PRO TOOLS Unlock advanced features with NFC Tool Pro: • Erase, format, and lock tags • Copy one tag to another • Batch write multiple tags • Password-protect NTAG213/215/216 tags • Read full memory dumps (page-by-page hex) • Send raw NFC commands • Ad-free experience PRIVACY-FIRST NFC Tool runs entirely on your device. Your scans, history, and tag data are stored locally — nothing is uploaded to a server. 73 LANGUAGES Fully localized in 73 languages with RTL support for Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Urdu. SUBSCRIPTION NFC Tool Pro is available as a weekly or yearly subscription. The Pro Yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://firstpoint.com.tr/nfc-tool/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://firstpoint.com.tr/nfc-tool/privacy-policy.html
PocketNFC
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PocketNFC brings everyday NFC tools, advanced card inspection and a hands-on resort simulator to iPhone. Read supported tags, write NDEF records, organise cards and keys, or connect compatible external readers for deeper exploration. READ, WRITE AND CREATE • Read and write NDEF records, including links, Wi-Fi details, contacts, phone numbers and text • Create digital business cards and useful everyday NFC actions • Explore Quick Tags for Wi-Fi sharing, app links, Shortcuts and more • Write repeated content across multiple tags or prepare unique tags from CSV • Save reusable NDEF templates for the tags you write often EXPLORE MORE CARD TYPES • Inspect supported NTAG, Ultralight, DESFire, ISO7816, NFC-V and FeliCa tags using iPhone’s built-in NFC • View the identity, technology and data each supported card makes available • Explore DESFire version and manufacturing information, plus supported NXP originality checks where available STEP INSIDE THE RESORT SIMULATOR iPhone’s first NFC playground. Issue a guest key at the front desk, test room and pool access, then change the rules and try again. • Experiment with guest permissions, validity times and access decisions • Explore how card data connects to what happens at the reader • Start with virtual cards, with no extra hardware required • Use compatible physical cards and supported readers to take your experiments further CHAMELEON ULTRA SUPPORT • Read and emulate supported HF (13.56 MHz) and LF (125 kHz) card types • Manage slots, saved captures and device settings • Check MIFARE Classic keys using built-in and personal dictionaries • Capture supported recovery evidence for use with external recovery tools ACS BLUETOOTH READER SUPPORT • Connect compatible readers, including ACR1555U and ACR1255U • Inspect card identifiers, technology, accessible memory and supported MIFARE Classic sector data • Explore APDU and reader tools, with connection and battery information where supported ORGANISE, COMPARE AND EXPORT • Keep a library of saved card captures, keys and passwords • Compare scans to find differences • Export PDF reports and supported capture formats • Organise your history with automatic labels • Build projects and workflows around your NFC tasks NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. Usage and purchase analytics are optional and can be changed in Settings. NFC contents and saved keys are never included in analytics. PocketNFC Premium is a one-time in-app purchase that includes the Resort Simulator and additional tools. Card support and available operations depend on your iPhone, reader, firmware, card permissions and keys. MIFARE Classic sector access and supported card emulation require suitable external hardware. Use advanced testing features only with cards and systems you own or are authorised to test.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PocketNFC at none against NFC Tool's shown. NFC Tool's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. NFC Tool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PocketNFC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NFC Tool ships an update every 3 months, PocketNFC every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | NFC Tool | PocketNFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 528 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FIRST POINT YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI | Toby Wright |
In-app purchases
NFC Tool
- Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
PocketNFC
- Premium Unlock$3.99









