Comparison

RFID Scan Scan Write vs NFC Tools

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

Head to head
About

RFID Scan Scan Write

This application allows for the rapid commissioning of UHF RFID tags using a compatible Bluetooth reader. It can encode tags with standard or custom EPCs by scanning barcode information or directly inputting Hex/ASCII data. Tags can also be secured with passwords.

Highlights
  • Rapid UHF RFID tag commissioning
  • Encode tags with custom EPCs
  • Scan barcode information for encoding
  • Lock tags with passwords
  • Support for GS1 SGTIN-96, GRAI-96, GIAI-96
  • Utilizes TSL Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader
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RFID Scan Scan Write requires a compatible TSL Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader to explore the full functionality of the App. RFID Scan Scan Write is designed to rapidly commission UHF RFID tags with both industry standard and custom EPCs. The App can take GS1 barcode information and then encode tags with GS1 SGTIN-96, GRAI-96 or GIAI-96 compliant EPCs or use scanned Hex/ASCII data directly to generate custom EPC values. Tags can also be locked and passwords specified so that they are secured against un-authorised modification. For Hex and ASCII custom EPCs: First, scan a barcode containing the new EPC value as Hex or ASCII. Secondly, scan the tag’s temporary EPC barcode or just pull the trigger if not using temporary EPC barcodes - ensure the target tag is the only tag near the reader. The reader automatically writes the new EPC to the tag . Working with UHF RFID tags that support Multi-vendor Chip-based Serialisation (MCS) a user can easily commission serialised tags in a simple two-step process: First scan a GS1 GTIN or UPC barcode. Secondly scan the tag’s temporary EPC barcode or just pull the trigger if not using temporary EPC barcodes. The reader automatically writes to the tag an SGTIN-96 compliant EPC. For generating SGTIN-96 tags requires pre-printed UHF RFID tags that are Multi-vendor Chip-based Serialisation compliant. Currently Impinj Monza 4, 5, 6 and Monza X tags are supported. Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd (TSL) specializes in the design, development and manufacture of handheld, Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). TSL’s RFID Scan Scan Write is one of a series of Apps built around TSL's sophisticated, parameterized, ASCII 2 Protocol that allows sets of pre-configured commands to be executed locally within the Bluetooth® UHF RFID reader. The ASCII 2 protocol provides the developer with a powerful set of parameterised commands to execute complex UHF RFID transponder operations in a simple, easy to grasp way . Using these simple, pre-configured ASCII commands, TSL Bluetooth® UHF RFID readers can be rapidly integrated into applications for unparalleled levels of productivity.

About

NFC Tools

Easily read and write data to NFC tags. Lock tags permanently, set passwords for protection, and remove them. Save tag data for later use and merge information into arrays.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write text and data to tags
  • Lock tags for permanent writing
  • Set and remove tag passwords
  • Save tag data for future use
  • Merge data into arrays
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Our app is a handy NFC tag application that allows users to read and write data easily. With the app, you can read NFC tags as well as write text information and data sets to them. Additional features include the ability to lock tags to write permanently and set a password to protect the information. You can also remove passwords from tags and save the data in the app for future use. Our app allows you to merge data into a single array and write it to a tag, as well as save a history of read tags. Note that the read function is available for free, while any write operations require a paid subscription. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week: $4.99 1 month: $12.99 1 year: $39.99 Lifetime: $59.99 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ywEtsl1ibGZSBUPZHny6EeZHtC-wIIxaqwZKRqpEwls/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RFID Scan Scan Write4 screens
NFC Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.5 against RFID Scan Scan Write's 2.0. NFC Tools also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). RFID Scan Scan Write's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. RFID Scan Scan Write asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 453 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RFID Scan Scan Write's written reviews are positive against 27% of NFC Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFID Scan Scan Write ships an update every 7 months, NFC Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RFID Scan Scan Write versus NFC Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID Scan Scan WriteNFC Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (9 ratings)4.5 (453 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews27.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9453 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) LtdHunter Nelson

Customer experience

RFID Scan Scan Write

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NFC Tools

All ratings453 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative71.2%

In-app purchases

None

RFID Scan Scan Write

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

NFC Tools

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is RFID Scan Scan Write free?
RFID Scan Scan Write is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RFID Scan Scan Write or NFC Tools?
NFC Tools is rated higher. RFID Scan Scan Write averages 2.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 4.5 from 453 ratings.
Do RFID Scan Scan Write or NFC Tools have ads?
Neither RFID Scan Scan Write nor NFC Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Scan Scan Write or NFC Tools?
RFID Scan Scan Write ships an update every 7 months, and NFC Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, RFID Scan Scan Write was updated on September 25, 2026 and NFC Tools on October 12, 2026.

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