RFID Scout vs MTools BLE RFID Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RFID Scout
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.
- Simplified RFID Inventory
- RFID Tag Model Identification
- RFID Audits with Product Validation
- RFID Tag Location
- Export data to CSV
- Online Dashboard Access
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RFID Scout works with Zebra RFD8500 RFID / TSL® 1128 Bluetooth® Handheld UHF RFID Reader and can, 1. Perform simplified RFID Inventory 2 .Assist in the Identification of RFID Tag Models 3 .Conduct RFID Audits by validating the RFID tag against product information 4. Locate RFID tag RFID Inventory - RFID Scout can be used to perform RFID inventory (or cycle counts). The RFID inventory data can be exported as a CSV file or can be accessed from an online dashboard. RFID Tag Identifier - Assist in the identification of RFID tag model by narrowing down the list of potential tags based on the information from the RFID tag. RFID Audits - The app can be used to conduct RFID audits which validates the information from the RFID tag against the product information. The dashboard provides a detailed audit report with the issues observed during the audit. Tag Range - The app can be used to locate RFID tag. Given the pattern of the tag, app shows the tag's relative distance in percentage The apps needs to be connected to a Zebra RFD8500 RFID / TSL® 1128 Bluetooth® Handheld UHF RFID reader through Bluetooth to read RFID tags. Dashboard url is https://rfidscout.dataqtechnologies.com
MTools BLE RFID Reader
This application allows users to read and write data to various NFC tags using compatible BLE devices. It offers advanced features for managing and editing tag data, including UID manipulation and firmware upgrades for supported hardware.
- Read and write NFC tags
- Mifare Classic and Ultralight support
- UID changer for magic cards
- Tag dump editor
- ChameleonUltra device management
- Firmware upgrades
- Tag scanner and ID logger
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MTools BLE App is an all-in-one App for PN532 BLE, PCR532, ChameleonUltra, ChameleonUltra Dev Kit, ChameleonLite and Pixl.js devices. It supports reading and writing of Mifare Classic 1K, Mifare Classic 4K, Mifare Ultralight, Mifare Ultralight C, NTAG203, NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Desfire, Mifare Plus and other NFC tags with APDU command. Mifare Classic Tools UI friendly Mifare Dump editor full dump reading Tag formatter Partial and full sectors writing UID Changer Gen1A, Gen2, Gen3 & Gen4 Magic card support Mifare Ultralight Mifare DESFire GEN4 GUI Configuration to Mifare Classic Ultralight DESFire Shadow mode settings UID/SAK/ATQA/ATS Password ChameleonUltra Slot Manager Quick Reading & Simulating Slot Dump Button settings Mifare Classic Settings Mfkey32 Firmware Upgrade Pixl.js BLE File Transfer Dump uploader Slot name editor Firmware Upgrade Tag Scanner ID Logger Tag ID Sharing Mifare Dump Importing by bin, mct or json Share dump as bin, mct or json Dump to Keys Mifare Keys Public Keys Private keys by user History keys by card OTA Tool Firmwre Repository File selectable Upgrading process
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 75% against RFID Scout's 25%. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). RFID Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RFID Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTools BLE RFID Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of RFID Scout's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's.
RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RFID Scout | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (26 ratings) | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Senthil Kumar | MTools Tec Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
RFID Scout
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In-app purchases
RFID Scout
No in-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
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