# RFID Scout vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against RFID Scout's 2.2. Smart NFC Tools also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (478 vs 26). RFID Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RFID Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 478 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of RFID Scout's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's.

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, Smart NFC Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFID Scout | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124/reviews) | **[4.6 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **478** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **30.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senthil Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475211328) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### RFID Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124)

This utility app connects to specific Bluetooth RFID readers to perform inventory, identify tag models, conduct audits by validating tag information against product data, and locate RFID tags by showing relative distance.

**Highlights:** Simplified RFID Inventory, RFID Tag Model Identification, RFID Audits with Product Validation, RFID Tag Location, Export data to CSV, Online Dashboard Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931)

Easily read, inspect, and modify NFC tags with this intuitive tool. Write to tags in various formats to trigger actions like opening websites or making calls. Prioritizes user privacy by operating entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag content, Inspect and modify NFC tags, Erase, lock, and copy tags, Write NFC tags in various formats, Trigger phone calls or open websites, 100% offline operation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Reasonable price
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Very practical
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Does not work
- 👎 Waste of money
- 👎 Free version limited
- 👎 Scam and money taken
- 👎 Paid and no function

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work to save contact card
- App glitches
- Doesn't work to read card and fob
- Paid for unlock, but restore doesn't work after iOS update
- Paid for ability to lock tags, but feature does not work

**Requested features**

- Add social media to chips
- Ability to add multiple items to card after paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RFID Scout free?

RFID Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

Smart NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RFID Scout or Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. RFID Scout averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 478 ratings.

### Do RFID Scout or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither RFID Scout nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RFID Scout or Smart NFC Tools?

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, RFID Scout was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on October 14, 2026.

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