# NFC write and read tags

> Fast NFC tag scanner. Read, write & manage NFC tags with powerful tools.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yalin.nfcreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yalin.nfcreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.yalin.nfcreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yalintech
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 495,071
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (3,200 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2019-10-07
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yalin.nfcreader)
- **Website:** [https://www.yalintech.com/](https://www.yalintech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.yalintech.com/privacy\_policy\_NFCTools.html](http://www.yalintech.com/privacy_policy_NFCTools.html)

## Description

NFC Tools & Reader is the complete offline NFC solution for Android. It delivers lightning-fast tag scanning and writing, supports all major tag types (NDEF, Mifare, ISO 14443), and shows full tag details in real time.

Key features include template-based writing, batch operations, automatic scan history with timestamps, export options (CSV/JSON), cloud backup, sharing, copy, clone, read-only detection and secure local storage. The app emphasizes privacy with offline operation and no data collection, a small footprint under 10MB, dark mode, multiple languages, and ad-free core features.

## Rankings

- #100,636 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.yalin.nfcreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for being easy to use and capable of reading and writing NFC tags across multiple types, often noting reliability and speed. However, a major drawback across many reviews is the heavy advertising, which can impede testing and usage, with several users also reporting that it doesn’t work on their device.

### Pros

- Easy to use / simple interface
- Reads and writes NFC tags across multiple types; can code a tag
- Reliable and generally works as advertised
- Fast performance / quick results
- Free to use (good value)

### Cons

- Excessive / intrusive ads that disrupt usage
- Ads hinder testing or using the app and have led some users to uninstall
- Some users report not working on their device or in certain situations

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