Comparison

NFC vs QR Code Scanner & Reader+

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

Head to head
About

NFC

This utility app enables reading and writing NFC tags, RFID cards, and ultralight tags using an external NFC reader connected via the audio jack. It's designed to work with the latest A1 Hardware, Version 307, on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write NFC tags
  • Support for RFID cards
  • Ultralight tag compatibility
  • External NFC reader integration
  • iOS device support
Features
Read full description

Nfc-A1 allows to read and write tags, RFID cards and ultralight tags using your audio jack via our external NFC reader. Try this app to find out how can you read RFID tags/cards via your ios device. This version is supporting out latest version of A1 Hardware, Version 307. For users trying to review our app getting the nickname error: Please login into your iTunes account via iTunes, go to your account information. In the settings section (Last section), please enter a valid nickname and save. You can now successfully review and rate our app.

About

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing QR codes and NFC tags on iPhones. It allows for instant scanning, custom code generation, and tag writing for various purposes, all within a single, native interface.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes instantly
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Save and reuse scanned tags/codes
  • Program tags for automation
  • Native iOS interface
Features
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The complete toolkit for QR codes AND NFC tags — built for iPhone. ▸ QR CODE TOOLKIT • Scan any QR code instantly with the camera • Generate QR codes for URLs, vCards, Wi-Fi, payments, plain text • Customize size, error correction, foreground & background colors • Save your QR library for fast reuse • Share generated QR codes anywhere ▸ NFC TOOLS • Read any NFC tag — NDEF, MIFARE, vCard, RFID • Write tags with URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials • Save scanned tags and reuse them anytime • Program tags for smart home, access, automation • Works with all iPhones that support NFC ▸ ONE APP, EVERYTHING CONTACTLESS Whether you scan a QR code at a restaurant menu or tap an NFC tag at a smart-home dock, QR & NFC Tools handles both worlds in a single fast, native iOS interface. — No bloated ads, no broken redirects — Lightning-fast scanner with vibration feedback — Cleanly designed for iPhone The App is not free to use. Access to some or all features requires payment, subscription, or in-app purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halmob.com/apps/nfc-scanner/privacy-policy

Screenshots

NFC1 screens
QR Code Scanner & Reader+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC at none against QR Code Scanner & Reader+'s 3. NFC also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16.0). QR Code Scanner & Reader+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. QR Code Scanner & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NFC versus QR Code Scanner & Reader+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFCQR Code Scanner & Reader+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Halmob

Customer experience

NFC

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NFC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC free?
NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Scanner & Reader+ free?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC or QR Code Scanner & Reader+ have ads?
Neither NFC nor QR Code Scanner & Reader+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC or QR Code Scanner & Reader+?
NFC ships an update every 5 months, and QR Code Scanner & Reader+ monthly. Most recently, NFC was updated on September 17, 2026 and QR Code Scanner & Reader+ on September 19, 2026.

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