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248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best badge reader apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 248+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Badge Reader Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NFC ToolsNFC ToolsFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
2NFC TapNFC TapFree4.2★ (229)NoNoAug 2026
3NFC.cool Tools Tag ReaderNFC.cool Tools Tag ReaderFree4.5★ (6.7K)YesYesAug 2026
4NFC Tools & RFID ScannerNFC Tools & RFID ScannerFree4.4★ (322)YesYesAug 2026
5ArmorScanArmorScanFree—NoYesAug 2026
6e.Republic Badge Scannere.Republic Badge ScannerFree—NoNoMay 2026
7BadgeON by EventMobiBadgeON by EventMobiFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8Img2WalletImg2WalletFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Badge Reader

NFC Tools#1

NFC Tools by wakdev

To read and write NFC tags
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily read and write data to NFC tags using a straightforward interface. Interact with tag content, view detailed information, and record standard data like contacts, URLs, and WiFi configurations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 One-time payment for Pro version
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast NFC tag reading and writing
  • 👍 Works well for most use cases

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Issues with reading/writing contact information
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain NFC tags and devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users
NFC Tap#2

NFC Tap by STMicroelectronics International N.V.

Read and Write ST25 NFC Tags
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.2😐(229 ratings)
Free
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This app allows users to read and write NFC tags, supporting various tag types and NDEF message formats. It enables quick actions like connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth devices, opening URLs, and initiating calls or messages directly from NFC tags.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Handy for development
  • 🚀 Works as intended (initially)
  • 👍 Great color scheme

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Does not work anymore
  • 🐛 Unable to write to tags
  • 🐛 Error messages
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader#3

NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader by Nicolo Stanciu

Read and write RFID chip cards
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(6.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to read and write NFC tags, scan and create QR codes, digitize documents, and capture 3D models. It offers advanced NFC tools like encryption and batch operations, alongside a versatile QR code scanner and document scanner with OCR.

What We Love

  • 💯 Excellent app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🔥 Awesome features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Too many ads

More Badge Reader apps to explore

4
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner
writer & reader & tag
Free

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

Read and write NFC Forum tag typesDecode RFID/HID tagsAnalyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions)
🔧 Utilities
(322)
free with in-app purchases
5
ArmorScan
ArmorScan
ArmorScan
by SYMO SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
6
e.Republic Badge Scanner
e.Republic Badge Scanner
e.Republic Badge Scanner
QR code scanner
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
BadgeON by EventMobi
BadgeON by EventMobi
BadgeON by EventMobi
Manage Attendee Arrivals
Free

This app streamlines event check-ins for organizers by allowing quick attendee entry via QR code scanning. It also supports printing badge labels onsite and offers a kiosk mode for self-service check-ins. All check-in data is accessible for review and export.

Attendee check-in/outSession check-in/outQR code scanning
💼 Business
(1)
free
8
Img2Wallet
Img2Wallet
Img2Wallet
Cards & barcodes in Wallet
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Super Basic Badge Scanner
Super Basic Badge Scanner
Super Basic Badge Scanner
by Mike Callahan
Free
💼 Business
(0)
10
FNBadgeScan
FNBadgeScan
FNBadgeScan
Summits lead retrieval
Free
💼 Business
(0)
11
Badge Magic
Badge Magic
Badge Magic
Magically Create Symbols, Text
Free

Create and customize text and graphics for programmable LED name badges. This open-source utility is ideal for events, conferences, or as wearable electronic displays.

Create custom text for LED badgesDesign custom graphics for LED badgesOpen-source mobile application
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
12
Open Badge Passport
Open Badge Passport
Open Badge Passport
by Open Badge Factory Oy
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
13
Augmex Badge
Augmex Badge
Augmex Badge
Use your phone as a badge.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Badge Wallet
Badge Wallet
Badge Wallet
by Badgecraft
Free

Digitally store, manage, and share your earned achievements and credentials. Earn badges through codes, QR scans, projects, or quests, and upload evidence to showcase your progress and competencies.

Earn badges via code or QR scanJoin projects to develop competenciesComplete badge quests and tasks
📚 Education
(16)
free
15
Color Badge
Color Badge
Color Badge
H40D01 NB
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
BadgeIt! Sense Tag Reader
BadgeIt! Sense Tag Reader
BadgeIt! Sense Tag Reader
by EPEAK STUDIO USA INC
Free
💼 Business
(0)
17
QR Reader-Unlimited scan
QR Reader-Unlimited scan
QR Reader-Unlimited scan
by Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Badge Wizard
Badge Wizard
Badge Wizard
Personalize your LED Badge
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Smart ID Badge
Smart ID Badge
Smart ID Badge
by Microview Electronics (Guizhou) Company Limited
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
CliqTags QR Code Reader
CliqTags QR Code Reader
CliqTags QR Code Reader
by Anders Borg
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

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FAQ about Badge Reader

What are the best badge reader apps for iPhone?
NFC Tools tops our badge reader apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top badge reader apps we rank are free to download, including NFC Tools and NFC Tap.
NFC Tools has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ badge reader apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
NFC Tools allows you to read data from NFC tags, such as the tag's maker, type, serial number, and available space. You can also write various types of standard information onto NFC tags, including text, website links, contact cards, phone numbers, and WiFi configurations.
You can write a wide range of standardized data to NFC tags, such as simple text, URLs, email addresses, contact information (VCARDs), phone numbers, predefined text messages, geolocation addresses, WiFi or Bluetooth configurations, and personalized data. The app supports writing large quantities of information.