Overview
nfc_in_flutter is a Flutter plugin enabling NFC tag reading on both Android and iOS, currently supporting only NDEF-formatted tags. It provides a simple interface to detect and retrieve data from NFC tags, making it ideal for applications involving contactless data exchange. The plugin is designed for developers seeking cross-platform NFC functionality with minimal setup. While read-only capabilities are available, write operations are not yet supported. The package is actively maintained and open-source, with documentation and examples available in the GitHub repository.
Use cases
- Reading NDEF tags in retail apps
- Enabling contactless access control
- Facilitating event check-ins
- Transferring small data via NFC
- Integrating with smart posters
Key features
- Cross-platform support (Android & iOS)
- NDEF tag reading only
- Simple API for NFC detection
- Open-source and actively maintained
- Lightweight integration
Suitable for
- Mobile apps requiring NFC data retrieval
- Developers building contactless solutions
- Projects using NDEF formatted tags
- Prototyping NFC-enabled features
- Apps targeting Android and iOS users
Considerations
- Write operations not supported
- Limited to NDEF format
- Requires device compatibility
- iOS may have restricted background scanning
- Platform-specific permissions needed