# RFID Scout vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner at 4.4 against RFID Scout's 2.2. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (328 vs 26). RFID Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RFID Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 328 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 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's.

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFID Scout | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124/reviews) | **[4.4 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **328** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **27.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senthil Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475211328) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## 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


### NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RFID Scout free?

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

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. RFID Scout averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 328 ratings.

### Do RFID Scout or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; RFID Scout does not.

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

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, RFID Scout was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*