Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to StarNFC - smart nfc tag reader/writer

A convenient and practical NFC tag reading and writing tool

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. StarNFC - smart nfc tag reader/writer launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   WebNFC▲6

   Open source NFC Reader & Writer for Web.

   2020 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   NFC Taggy Tools▲6

   Read, write & manage nfc tags

   Nov 2025 · nfctaggy.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   NFC for iPhone▲5

   NFC and QR Reader / Writer

   2021 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   LinkTag▲64

   Share your contact information and social media in one tap

   2021 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   NFC Reader for iPhone▲3

   Scan NFC Tags with your iPhone

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   NFCore▲3

   Pro-grade NFC tools — read, write, clone & emulate tags

   Jun 2026 · nfcore.app · its alternatives →

7. 7NE
   NFC Energy-Harvesting PCB Business Card with an MCU▲229

   using RF to power an MCU and 21 animated LEDs from a smartphone

   14d ago · wilsonharper.net · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Guava Tags▲219

   NFC tap-to-log health tracking, just like tap-to-pay

   2024 · guavahealth.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Papertag▲71

   The paper-to-digital bookmark app

   2022 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    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 →

11. 11
    MagicCard NFC Business Card▲86

    NFC smart business card

    2022 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Blue Smart Card▲126

    The business card reinvented

    2020 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    NFC Toolkit ▲1

    Simple NFC Tag Manager

    16d ago · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14IM
    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 →

15. 15
    Writer▲134

    Beautiful, fast, native notes app with Markdown

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Hello Card▲88

    NFC enabled contactless business card.

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    BLK CARDS▲69

    A free app to create your own NFC digital business card

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    NFC NDEF Tag Emulator▲8

    Emulate NFC tag with NFC enabled phone!

    2019 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Digital Card for Smart Business▲15

    Navigate The Future With Mr.Cards

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Notefy▲66

    All your notes in one place accessible from any device

    2021 · its alternatives →

21. 21IM
    I made a battery-powered e-ink display that shows my calendar▲68

    2023 · stavros.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Cards Control▲2

    Digital business cards with NFC & AI scanning

    Dec 2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    HashTagNotes▲88

    Note taking app focusing on speed and tags

    2023 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Tag My Spool – NFC Filament▲2

    NFC/RFID 3D Printer Filament Tag Reader & Writer

    Jun 2026 · tagmyspool.com · its alternatives →

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