ArcNFC vs NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArcNFC
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ArcNFC Reader&Writer is a powerful NFC reader and writer. Which can read and write NFC tags, Copy cell access cards,use mobile phones as access keys, And also support the cloning of NFC tags, Support multiple tag scanning,reading and writing, Support continuous scanning,reading and writing of tags, Open smart life,the interface is simple and generous, and the operation is simple and easy to understand. Here are some simple examples of use: - Combined with the quick instructions of mobile phones,automatic customization tasks. - You can quickly connect to Wifi without entering a password . - Create a business card by saving the website or phone number. - Social network, and messenger to a tag. Automatically enter driving mode. - Automate common telephone tasks. The era of automated Internet of Things is coming. Whether you are a technology enthusiast or preparing to develop NFC-related products, this tool can help you play NFC better!
NFC Tools
Easily read and write various types of information to NFC tags. Automate tasks like connecting to Wi-Fi, opening web links, or sending messages with a simple tap. Supports business cards, locations, and HomeKit devices.
- Read and write NFC tag information
- Save vCards to contacts
- Automate device actions via NFC
- Open web links and connect to Wi-Fi
- Read text and phone numbers
- Send SMS and emails
- Control HomeKit devices
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Smart read and write NFC tags. ----- NFC ----- Read and write NFC information. This application gives you the possibility to read and write different types of NFC information. -Business card: read vCard and save it directly to your address book. -Shortcuts. Start the automatic device through NFC. The old iPhone can also automate homekit. -Location: read geographic coordinates and view them on the map. -Network links. Open a saved web page address. -Wi Fi: connect to a Wi Fi network. -Text. Read the text and work with it. -Phone number: read a phone number and start a call. -SMS: send imessage/sms. -E-mail. Send email. -Homekit: open the homekit device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArcNFC at none against NFC Tools's 1. ArcNFC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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 Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArcNFC asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArcNFC ships an update every 5 months, NFC Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcNFC | NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (60 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 西恩 解 | Bulb Network Technology Co., Limited |
In-app purchases
ArcNFC
No in-app purchases
NFC Tools
- NFC永久会员$1.99
