# Smart NFC

> Advanced NFC Reader and Writer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1470146079](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1470146079)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1470146079`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alec O'Connor
- **Category:** Developer Tools
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (92 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-25
- **First published:** 2019-09-19
- **Size:** 2.12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-nfc/id1470146079)
- **Website:** [https://alecoconnor.com/smartnfc/](https://alecoconnor.com/smartnfc/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://alecoconnor.com/privacypolicy.html](https://alecoconnor.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Smart NFC is an advanced NFC reader and writer for iPhone. It enables you to read, write, duplicate, erase, and lock NDEF-formatted tags, monitor a tag’s capacity, and interact with links and text records. It supports a broad range of tag types (NTAG 213/215/216, MIFARE Ultralight, ICODE/ISO 15693, and Type 5 tags) and offers memory-level access, custom commands, and in-app tag formatting. Background tag reading lets you interact with tags without an active app on supported devices.

Extras include Dark Mode and a privacy-first design—the app does not collect user data. It targets developers and power users for NFC experimentation, with planned features like exposing a tag’s ID/read count, password protection, and Bluetooth connectivity.

## Rankings

- #141,138 — Overall

## Review summary

User sentiment is mixed. The app is praised for reliable NDEF read/write, a clean, easy-to-use interface, and responsive developer support. However, multiple reviews report that it fails to scan or write many tags, indicating notable compatibility issues across devices and tag types. Some users also mention crashes in advanced mode and password-protected tags as limitations, but others still see value for tinkering and bulk tag writing. Overall, the app shows strong functionality and polish but needs broader tag compatibility and stability improvements.

### Pros

- Reliable read/write support for NDEF tags.
- Well-designed, easy-to-use UI with a polished feel.
- Responsive developer support.

### Cons

- Compatibility issues: multiple reviews report not scanning or writing many tags across devices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1470146079)