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24 alternatives to NFC for iPhone

NFC and QR Reader / Writer

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NFC for iPhone launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
NFC Reader for iPhone▲3
Scan NFC Tags with your iPhone
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
2
NFC Taggy Tools▲6
Read, write & manage nfc tags
Nov 2025 · nfctaggy.com · its alternatives →
3
Square Contactless Reader▲255
Accept Apple Pay + Chip cards, anywhere
2015 · squareup.com · its alternatives →
4
Barcodes▲156
Digital wallet for iOS that lets you scan and store tags
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
5
StarNFC - smart nfc tag reader/writer▲5
A convenient and practical NFC tag reading and writing tool
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Writer▲134
Beautiful, fast, native notes app with Markdown
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
7
Stripe: Apple Pay▲188
One-touch payment on iOS
2014 · stripe.com · its alternatives →
8
Writer▲81
Beautiful, secure and fast text editor and notes app.
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
9
Spreadly▲109
NFC + QR business cards
2022 · spreadly.app · its alternatives →
10
I made a app that uses NFC as a physical switch to block distractions▲225
Hi HN! Super proud to showcase Foqos! I wanted to create a way to physically block apps on my phone, always had a bunch of NFC tags, combined the 2 together over the holiday break and Foqos was born. You can create profiles, write them to NFC tags and track your weekly focus. Its completely open source and will always be free! There is an affiliate link in the app for nfc tags and donations are completely optional Link here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/foqos/id6736793117
2025 · foqos.app · its alternatives →
11
QR Code Reader by 2Stable▲60
For Mac, iPhone and iPad to Apple Wallet
2023 · its alternatives →
12
BLK CARDS▲69
A free app to create your own NFC digital business card
2022 · blkcards.com · its alternatives →
13
Scan All: QRCode/barcode/NFC Scanner▲6
Read/Create/Write Custom Codes to QRcodes or NFC tags
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
14
PassportReader▲118
Allow users to verify their identity instantly by tapping their ID or passport. Integrate by using our apps, or iOS/Android SDK if you have an app of your own.
Apr 2026 · passportreader.app · its alternatives →
15
Pocket vCard v3▲86
Sell QR code and NFC business cards without any coding
2023 · pocketvcard.com · its alternatives →
16
QR Code Reader▲12
QR Code & Barcode Scanner
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
17
NFC Reader▲3
Read NFC tags and cards easily on Android
2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
18
Wallet for iPhone▲94
Your wallet is your iPhone charger
2015 · nomadgoods.com · its alternatives →
19
Launch Center Pro 3.0▲137
Speed dial for everyday tasks, now with NFC
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
20
Amiibox for iOS▲78
Write Amiibo to NFC tags with your iPhone
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
21
Tap to Pay on iPhone on the Helcim app▲94
Accept contactless payments with just an iPhone
2024 · link.helcim.com · its alternatives →
22
Mobile Pay Finder▲90
App that tells you which places accept Apple Pay
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
23
NFC Shortcuts | Automation (iOS)▲2
NFC Shortcuts for older iPhones!
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
NFCore▲3
Pro-grade NFC tools — read, write, clone & emulate tags
Jun 2026 · nfcore.app · its alternatives →

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