Comparison

NFC Write & Read vs TagTap

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

Head to head
About

NFC Write & Read

Features
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NFC Write & Read is a practical and professional NFC reader and writer for iPhone. Scan NFC tags, inspect NDEF records, create new tag content, and write useful records for everyday tasks. Most common features: - Read compatible NFC and NDEF tags - Write URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi details, phone numbers, emails, SMS, locations, calendar events, and social links - Build multi-record tags before writing - Import QR codes and turn them into NFC records - Save scans, drafts, and written tags locally - Copy, open, and share scanned content - Check tag details such as capacity, writable state, and record structure Feature list: - NFC reader for compatible NDEF tags - NFC writer for supported writable tags - Record builders for URL, text, phone, SMS, email, contact, Wi-Fi, location, calendar, app links, social profiles, payment links, and custom content - QR code scanner and QR photo import - Saved tag history for scans, writes, and drafts - Clone scanned tags into editable write drafts - Tag inspector with payload size, capacity, record count, and safety details - Raw NDEF viewer with type, identifier, payload, text, and hex details - Export scans as text, JSON, or CSV - Share extension for sending text, URLs, and files into the app - App Shortcuts, widgets, and deep links for quick NFC actions - Advanced NFC tools for supported tag families, including clearing, locking, copying, format checks, dumps, password helpers, and command utilities NFC features require a compatible iPhone and supported NFC tags. Writing, locking, password protection, and advanced commands depend on the tag type and what iOS allows for that hardware. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TagTap

Features
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Know what’s on a tag. Write the right data. Verify that it works. TapForge is the offline NFC reader and writer for iPhone — built for small businesses, creators, and anyone who programs tags without wanting an engineering manual. READ ANY COMPATIBLE TAG Hold your iPhone near a tag and see a clear summary of every record — plus technical details when you need them. Nothing opens until you choose to. URLs show the full hostname so you know where a tag really points. WRITE WITH CONFIDENCE Compose URL, text, contact, phone, email, SMS, Wi‑Fi, and location records. See the exact encoded size before you write. If a tag is too small, locked, or incompatible, TapForge stops you before anything goes wrong. VERIFY EVERY WRITE After each write, TapForge reads the tag back and confirms a match. Success means verified — not “probably written.” MAKE EVERY TAP USEFUL Create Google review cards, Instagram profile tags, customer feedback cards, digital menus, booking links, Wi‑Fi stickers, and event check-in tags. Add your link, write it to a compatible NFC tag, and let customers tap to open it. SAVE ONCE. WRITE AGAIN. Save your favorite setups as templates and reuse them whenever you need. With TapForge Pro, use batch write mode to program multiple tags with the same business link. BUILT FOR REAL TAGS Works with common NFC Forum tags (including NTAG213 / 215 / 216). Erase, copy NDEF content, and inspect capacity and writability. PRIVACY FIRST No account. No cloud required. Your templates stay on your device. Basic reading is never locked behind a paywall. FREE INCLUDES • Read NFC / NDEF tags • Write core record types (URL, text, contact, phone, email, SMS, Wi‑Fi, location) • Erase and verify • Limited saved templates TAPFORGE PRO (ONE-TIME UNLOCK) • Unlimited templates & groups • QR import / export for transferable records • Batch write mode • Custom MIME / external records • Advanced diagnostics • Template encryption TapForge Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription. Compatible with iPhone 7 and later with NFC. Some features depend on the tag and iOS Core NFC support.

Screenshots

NFC Write & Read4 screens
TagTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

NFC Write & Read and TagTap are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. NFC Write & Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TagTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NFC Write & Read versus TagTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Write & ReadTagTap
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeekmeLucie Valentova

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC Write & Read

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Year
1 purchases

TagTap

One-time1
  • TagTap Pro$2.99

Questions

Is NFC Write & Read free?
NFC Write & Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TagTap free?
TagTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Write & Read or TagTap have ads?
Neither NFC Write & Read nor TagTap shows ads.

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