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DeveloperLakeside Llama LLC
CategoryUtilities
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.1 (187)
Version3
Age rating4+
First seen by us
13 Oct 2026
13 Oct 2026Simply NFC - Tag Writer/Reader update history & changes
Last change · 3 events since 20 Sep 2017Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 3 events
- 🆕Simply NFC - Tag Writer/Reader first spotted by AppInsiderUnited States (found via search)
- 📦Simply NFC - Tag Writer/Reader version 3Here is what has changed in Version 3!
• Pro feature: Password protection for NFC tags. Set, remove, and manage tag passwords directly in the app.
• Pro feature: Import tag contents into the editor. Pull NDEF records from a real tag and edit them in-app.
• Reader improvements: Read outloud text tags now automatically start speaking once scanned in multiscan mode. This allows one to check multiple tags at once for accessibility.
• Tag Info: You can now scan a tag and view it's raw info such as the bytes and type of tag!
• Writer and layout polish: Cleaner button layout, smoother write animations, and password controls moved to a much better spot.
• Small improvements: Added UTF-8/16 support for text tags, removed duplicate and obsolete options, and cleaned up various UI hiccups.
A tiny note
• Password protection and tag import are available in Pro mode.
Thanks for using Simply NFC. If you run into bugs, weird behavior, or have feature ideas, let us know and we will chase it down.… more - 🆕Simply NFC - Tag Writer/Reader released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.1 ★
187 ratings
Measured
Simply NFC - Tag Writer/Reader on the App Store
App details
App ID
1262550712
Publisher
Lakeside Llama LLC
On the store since
Sep 2017
9 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.6+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
6 MB
Also listed in
Productivity
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.1 ★
187 ratings
Measured
Ratings
187
Measured
About Simply NFC - Tag Writer/Reader
Simply NFC is a powerful, accessible, and easy-to-use NFC reader and writer for iPhone.
Scan NFC tags instantly, create programmable tags, trigger HomeKit scenes, automate workflows, and create spoken text tags for visually impaired users, all without external hardware.
Built with accessibility in mind:
* Full VoiceOver support throughout the app
* Spoken text tags that read aloud when scanned
* Great for labeling household items, storage, medication, equipment, and more
* Accessible scanning and writing workflows for blind and visually impaired users
Features:
* Scan NFC tags instantly
* Read raw tag information
* Save scan history automatically
* Multi-tag scanning
* Apple Watch remote scanning support
Write and program NFC tags directly from your iPhone:
* Text tags
* Text-to-Voice tags
* URL tags
* HomeKit scene tags
* Wi-Fi setup tags
* Contact cards (vCard)
* Email, SMS, phone, and FaceTime tags
* Custom URI and app-launch tags
* Location tags
Advanced NFC features:
* Import tag records
* Configure write passwords
* Edit and rewrite compatible tags
* Export history as CSV or tab-delimited text
* Integrate scans with your own web services
HomeKit support:
* Trigger HomeKit scenes from NFC tags
* Background NFC support on compatible devices
* Great for smart home and accessibility automations
Siri Shortcuts and integrations:
* Start scanning with Siri
* Launch single or multi-scan modes
* iMessage extension for sharing scan history
Developer features:
* URI scheme support:
simplynfc://reader
simplynfc://scan
simplynfc://multiscan
simplynfc://writer
* Callback support for apps and websites
* Send scanned tag data directly to your server
* Build NFC workflows into your own apps and services
Simply tap “Read NFC” and hold your iPhone near a tag. It’s that simple.
Simply NFC is designed for beginners, power users, accessibility needs, smart homes, inventory systems, and NFC development workflows.
We love hearing from our customers, so feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, issues, bugs, suggestions, or feature requests. We are always looking for ways to improve Simply NFC.
Scan NFC tags instantly, create programmable tags, trigger HomeKit scenes, automate workflows, and create spoken text tags for visually impaired users, all without external hardware.
Built with accessibility in mind:
* Full VoiceOver support throughout the app
* Spoken text tags that read aloud when scanned
* Great for labeling household items, storage, medication, equipment, and more
* Accessible scanning and writing workflows for blind and visually impaired users
Features:
* Scan NFC tags instantly
* Read raw tag information
* Save scan history automatically
* Multi-tag scanning
* Apple Watch remote scanning support
Write and program NFC tags directly from your iPhone:
* Text tags
* Text-to-Voice tags
* URL tags
* HomeKit scene tags
* Wi-Fi setup tags
* Contact cards (vCard)
* Email, SMS, phone, and FaceTime tags
* Custom URI and app-launch tags
* Location tags
Advanced NFC features:
* Import tag records
* Configure write passwords
* Edit and rewrite compatible tags
* Export history as CSV or tab-delimited text
* Integrate scans with your own web services
HomeKit support:
* Trigger HomeKit scenes from NFC tags
* Background NFC support on compatible devices
* Great for smart home and accessibility automations
Siri Shortcuts and integrations:
* Start scanning with Siri
* Launch single or multi-scan modes
* iMessage extension for sharing scan history
Developer features:
* URI scheme support:
simplynfc://reader
simplynfc://scan
simplynfc://multiscan
simplynfc://writer
* Callback support for apps and websites
* Send scanned tag data directly to your server
* Build NFC workflows into your own apps and services
Simply tap “Read NFC” and hold your iPhone near a tag. It’s that simple.
Simply NFC is designed for beginners, power users, accessibility needs, smart homes, inventory systems, and NFC development workflows.
We love hearing from our customers, so feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, issues, bugs, suggestions, or feature requests. We are always looking for ways to improve Simply NFC.
Latest updates
3
Here is what has changed in Version 3!
• Pro feature: Password protection for NFC tags. Set, remove, and manage tag passwords directly in the app.
• Pro feature: Import tag contents into the editor. Pull NDEF records from a real tag and edit them in-app.
• Reader improvements: Read outloud text tags now automatically start speaking once scanned in multiscan mode. This allows one to check multiple tags at once for accessibility.
• Tag Info: You can now scan a tag and view it's raw info such as the bytes and type of tag!
• Writer and layout polish: Cleaner button layout, smoother write animations, and password controls moved to a much better spot.
• Small improvements: Added UTF-8/16 support for text tags, removed duplicate and obsolete options, and cleaned up various UI hiccups.
A tiny note
• Password protection and tag import are available in Pro mode.
Thanks for using Simply NFC. If you run into bugs, weird behavior, or have feature ideas, let us know and we will chase it down.
