# NFC NDEF Tag Emulator

> Emulate NFC tags on your Android – NDEF text, URL or app emulation made easy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maxsoft.ndeftagemulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maxsoft.ndeftagemulator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.maxsoft.ndeftagemulator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MaxSoft Ltd
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 298,306
- **Rating:** 2.58 / 5 (478 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-28
- **First published:** 2018-06-29
- **Publisher country:** BG
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxsoft.ndeftagemulator)
- **Website:** [https://maxsoft.bg](https://maxsoft.bg/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://maxsoft.bg/privacy-policy-nfc-ndef-tag-emulator/](http://maxsoft.bg/privacy-policy-nfc-ndef-tag-emulator/)

## Description

NFC NDEF Tag Emulator turns any NFC-enabled Android phone with Host Card Emulation (HCE) into a programmable NFC tag. Choose Text, URL, or App mode to emulate NDEF-formatted tags instantly — no extra hardware required. The app is designed for developers, testers, NFC enthusiasts and workshop presenters who need a fast, flexible way to demo or test NFC interactions.

Key features include easy text, URL and Android app launch records, an editable library of user-defined tags, a full history log with export options, and a compact workflow for rapid emulation. To use, enable NFC/HCE on your device, select mode and content, tap “Emulate,” and present your phone to the reader. Note: compatibility depends on device HCE support and some reader/tag standards; test with your target reader to confirm behavior.

## Rankings

- #130,981 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.maxsoft.ndeftagemulator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.maxsoft.ndeftagemulator.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for being free and capable of writing NDEF tags, and it’s seen as better than some alternatives. However, widespread issues include heavy ads/notifications, inconsistent functionality, inability to read/copy or scan tags reliably, confusing UI and lack of instructions, and concerns about payments or paid plugins.

### Pros

- Free to use and, according to users, the only free NFC NDEF tag emulator that works.
- Can write NDEF tags properly.
- Works better than some alternatives for emulation.
- Fun to experiment with.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and notification spam.
- Unreliable/doesn't work consistently.
- Cannot read/copy or scan tags reliably; emulation limitations.
- Poor UI with language issues and lack of instructions.
- Requests payment or paid plugins; some reviews report paywalls before it works.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maxsoft.ndeftagemulator)