NFC Reader & Writer for your iPhone, iPad and Mac • Write NFC tags from CSV • Encrypt NFC • NFC Business Card • NFC Tag Counter
Read and write NFC tags, scan and create QR codes, digitize documents, and capture 3D models - all in one app trusted by over 9 million users.
NFC READING & WRITING
Read any NFC tag to see web links, Wi-Fi, contacts, locations, payment links, and more. Write your own tags with 25+ message types (text, contacts, Wi-Fi, locations, calendar events, iOS Shortcuts, FaceTime, SMS, email, social media, payments, and Google Review links) that open apps, trigger shortcuts, or connect to services like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Spotify.
NFC Tools:
• Format, lock, password protect, analyze, and copy tags
• NTAG 424 DNA: read secure tags, verify SUN tamper-proof messages, configure keys and SDM
• NFC Tap Counter: teach NFC tags how to count
• Batch Operations: write multiple tags sequentially, import from CSV/Excel
• Custom Commands: send raw hex commands for advanced tag manipulation
NFC Apps:
• Passport & ID: read your passport or ID chip to view the stored personal data and photo
• Sonicare Reset: read your Philips Sonicare brush head usage stats and reset its timer
• Amiibo: scan to reveal the character with official artwork, build your collection, and back it up
• OpenPrintTag: store 3D printing filament info on spools for automatic material detection
• NFC Safe: store encrypted secrets on tags with 256-bit AES encryption
QR CODE & BARCODE SCANNER
• Scan any QR code or barcode with batch mode, plus a share extension to detect codes in your photos.
• Create custom QR codes for all the same message types as NFC.
• Design them with your own colors, logos, and Genmoji, and add them to home screen widgets.
Supported formats: QR, Aztec, Code128, PDF417, DataMatrix, EAN, and 15+ other barcode types.
DOCUMENT SCANNER
• Capture documents with automatic edge detection and on-device OCR.
• Import images from your photo library or files.
• Save as searchable PDFs with full-text search.
• Export to iCloud or share directly.
3D OBJECT & ROOM SCANNER
• Scan objects into 3D models using photogrammetry.
• Scan rooms with LiDAR to generate floor plans, detecting doors, windows, and furniture.
• Measure dimensions and calculate floor area.
• Export for 3D printing and CAD applications.
Requires: iPhone with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and newer)
AUTOMATION & INTEGRATION
• Webhooks: send scan data to your server for inventory or custom integrations
• iOS Shortcuts: launch scans via Siri, access scan history, write tags through automation
• Widgets: quick-launch scanning from home screen, lock screen, or Control Center
• Auto-Actions: open links, run shortcuts, play audio, or trigger text-to-speech when scanning tags
CUSTOMIZATION
Choose from multiple themes and icons, text-to-speech voices in 40+ languages, and Game Center achievements.
Note: NFC functionality requires iPhone 7 or newer. iPhones read NFC but not all RFID frequencies.
NFC.cool is in no way affiliated with Nintendo or Philips. Amiibo is a registered trademark by Nintendo and Sonicare is a registered trademark by Philips. These functions in NFC.cool are for educational purposes only.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
I installed this app and paid for the full version, and I am extremely happy that I did. I had some questions and asked the developer and he responded immediately. His app is very well written, and packed with features. I am still learning them all.I suggest you install the app and see for yourself. You are safe paying for the full version because the developer is extremely responsive, and seems very intelligent. Thank you so much for writing this app, and being such a good person!
Developer Response
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it!
Great app, or so I’ve heard…
Ike Jensen
Basically, I can’t access the app.When I open it, I get the little introduction, followed by the home screen for just a second before the add for “Unlimited” pops up. This I would be totally fine with, and I actually did read through the list of features and considered buying it, but figured I’d see how the app functions first. This is where the issue is, because I cannot close the pop-up. There is no “X” anywhere - though I did see one in the top left hand corner of the app just before the add loaded, covering it - and try as I might I cannot swipe down or to the side or anything else that might close the pop-up. Is this intentional? Is the entire app locked behind a paywall on purpose, or is it just a bug? (PS I love the kitten image)
Living App
LGLB
I had a Unicode character issue with the app and sent in a gripe. Within a few days I actually got a feedback response email from the developer himself (shocking nowadays). Within a week, the app was updated with my fix! That’s enough for high marks in today’s app worlds. It wouldn’t be fair to make the dev live up to all that for every gripe, but he did it - most don’t. A living, breathing app will only evolve if the dev is alive, and this one is. I gotta support that. Great job!
Developer Response
Thank you for the kind review. I appreciate it! ☺️
Does not work at all
Aohjohdrugxd
I have an NFC reader/writer plugged in via that works fine on a PC, but this software refuses to even see it, as far as I can tell. Maybe it only works of you have a device with the NFC built in, which this iPad Pro does not. The settings screen for this app does not give the option to use the actual reader writer hardware I have plugged in, an ACR122U, a very common device. If you can’t even support one of those what’s the point? Also too many popups at the start, which would be ok if it worked, but does not. Not even proper error messages, it just sits there twitching it’s NFC round icon, and nothing. Meanwhile the card reader is making all the right noises to show that it’s working when cards are waved at it. Avoid.
Developer Response
Hello, I fear there is some misunderstanding how this works. NFC only works with the built in NFC device in iPhones. iPads do not have a NFC reader built in and additional hardware is not supported by my app (and any other as far as I know).For a deeper conversation about your issue please contact me via nfc.cool/contactThanks
- NEW: Passport & ID - scan the NFC chip in your passport or ID card to securely read and view the stored personal data and photo
- NEW: NTAG 424 DNA - read these secure tags, verify SUN tamper-proof messages, and configure keys and SDM settings
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
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The developer, Nicolo Stanciu, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Seller
Nicolo Stanciu
Size
121.2 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.