Comparison

NFC Tools Tag vs NFC Utils

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

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NFC Tools Tag

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NFC Reader & Writer makes everyday NFC tasks simple. Scan compatible NFC tags, view supported information, create NFC records, write content to writable tags, and keep useful NFC data organized in one app. Whether you want to read an NFC tag, create a new tag, update existing content, or prepare records for another compatible tag, the app provides practical NFC tools in a clear and easy-to-use experience. - Scan & Read NFC Tags Bring a compatible NFC tag close to your iPhone to scan it and view supported information stored on the tag. The NFC reader presents available tag data in an easy-to-understand format, helping you quickly check supported records and understand what information a tag contains. - Write NFC Tags Create your own NFC content and write it to compatible writable NFC tags. Choose a supported record type, enter your information, review the details, and prepare it for writing. The NFC tag writer provides a simple workflow for creating useful tags for different purposes. - Create Multiple NFC Records Build NFC tags containing multiple supported records. Add the information you need, organize your records, review the complete setup, and write them to a compatible NFC tag. - Supported NFC Record Types Depending on the tag and supported format, you can work with: • Website URLs • Text • Contact details • Phone numbers • Email information • Wi-Fi details • Location information • Other supported NFC records The app works with supported NFC and NDEF records available through your iPhone's NFC capabilities. - Edit & Update NFC Tags Need to change information stored on a writable NFC tag? Prepare updated records, review the new information, and write the content again to a compatible tag. Update supported website links, contact details, Wi-Fi information, text, and other NFC records when needed. - Read Compatible NFC Cards & Tags Explore supported information available on compatible NFC tags and contactless NFC cards. When supported records are detected, the app displays the available information in a simple format for easier viewing. Support depends on the NFC technology, tag or card type, and information accessible through iOS. - Save NFC Records Avoid recreating the same NFC information every time. Save frequently used records inside the app and quickly access them when preparing another NFC tag. Keep URLs, contacts, text, Wi-Fi information, and other supported content organized for future use. - NFC Transfer Reuse supported NFC information when preparing another compatible tag. Scan available records from an NFC tag, review the information, and use supported records when creating content for another writable NFC tag. - Main Features • Scan compatible NFC tags • Read supported NFC tag information • Write content to writable NFC tags • Create custom NFC records • Create multiple records for one tag • Work with supported NDEF records • Edit and update NFC tag content • Create URL, text, contact, Wi-Fi, email, phone, and location records • Save frequently used NFC information • Read supported NFC cards and tags • Reuse supported records for another tag • Organize NFC content in one place - Simple NFC Tools in One App NFC Reader & Writer brings essential NFC tools together in one place. Scan NFC tags, read supported records, create NDEF content, write NFC tags, update records, and organize frequently used NFC information directly from your iPhone. NFC functionality depends on your iPhone model, iOS capabilities, NFC tag or card type, available tag memory, supported record formats, and whether a tag is writable. Some NFC functions or tag types may not be supported. Privacy Policy: https://appscrafters.com/nfc-scanner-kit-privacy-policy Eula: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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NFC Utils

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Put your ACS Bluetooth reader to work. NFC Utils connects the ACR1555U and ACR1255U-J1 to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac so you can read, write, and configure supported NFC tags without a cable. It’s free, with no ads, no account, and no cloud service. Choose your reader in Settings, pick a tool, and present a tag. NFC Utils remembers the reader and reconnects when it’s available. Leave it on your workbench while you work through a stack of cards, or take it along with your iPad. On iPhone, you can also use the built-in NFC antenna. Compatible USB CCID readers give you a wired option. Write a link to your menu, put instructions on an equipment label, or update the details on a contact card. Load From Tag brings an existing message into the editor so you can change it and write it back. Each tool gives you the fields for that job and a clear result when it finishes. When a tag won’t cooperate, start with a read. NFC Utils identifies the chip and shows its stored records, memory, and protection state. Full Scan adds a memory map with lock markers. On supported chips, you can check NXP’s factory signature or read a TagTamper seal’s status. Copy the result as text or JSON, share a scan, or return to it in History. ePassport Read holder details, the photo, and any signature image from an ICAO 9303 passport chip. Enter the document number, birth date, and expiry from the printed machine readable zone (MRZ), or paste the MRZ. Access uses BAC or PACE. Data Genuine checks the files against the issuer's signed hashes. Chip Original tests whether the chip holds its private key when the app supports the offered check. Signer checks the certificate chain against bundled country roots. These checks do not replace a border check. The app cannot read fingerprints. Passport data and remembered unlock fields stay on your device. The master list is refreshed per release. The tools go deeper when you need them. NTAG 21x • Write and edit records on NTAG213, NTAG215, and NTAG216. • Set or remove password protection, keep a public link readable while restricting writes, and put the UID or read counter into a URL. • Permanent locks are available when the tag is ready to stay as it is. NTAG 424 DNA • Check and change AES-128 keys, manage file access, and configure Secure Dynamic Messaging. • Generate URLs with changing counters, authentication values, and optional encrypted data, then use Decode SDM URL to inspect a read and check its CMAC. ICODE SLIX2 • Manage passwords and protected memory regions, set AFI and DSFID identifiers, and test or change the EAS alarm response. • Related ICODE chips get the tools their hardware supports. Raw Commands lets you inspect the exchange yourself. Start with a read-only preset such as Get Version, then see the sent bytes, received response, and decoded fields where supported. On Mac, the chip readout sits beside the records, with tools in a sidebar and an adjustable interface size. An external reader brings NFC to your Mac or iPad. There are no advertising interruptions and no analytics tracking your scans. Tag data and keys stay on your device. You decide what to copy, export, or share. The NFC Utils guide explains the tools, settings, and permanent changes. Read our privacy policy.

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NFC Tools Tag4 screens
NFC Utils4 screens

Verdict

The call

NFC Tools Tag and NFC Utils 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NFC Tools Tag versus NFC Utils: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Tools TagNFC Utils
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmar AminThe NFC Mint LLC

In-app purchases

None

NFC Tools Tag

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Utils

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Tools Tag free?
NFC Tools Tag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Utils free?
NFC Utils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Tools Tag or NFC Utils have ads?
Neither NFC Tools Tag nor NFC Utils shows ads.

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