Blastbot vs Smart NFC Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blastbot
This app allows you to remotely control and automate electronic devices using compatible hardware. It functions as a universal remote for infrared-controlled appliances and can manage power for devices plugged into smart outlets. Configure and operate your devices from anywhere in the world.
- Remote device control
- Infrared universal remote
- Smart plug power management
- Task scheduling
- Global accessibility
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Nota: Esta aplicación requiere al menos un dispositivo de la familia Blastbot para funcionar. Blastbot es una familia de dispositivos que te permite automatizar aparatos electrónicos, programar tareas, controlarlos de manera remota y mucho más desde esta aplicación, vía internet. Blastbot Smart Control funciona como un control universal conectado a internet, con el cual, podrás controlar cualquier aparato que cuente con control remoto infrarrojo, como aire acondicionados, televisiones, sistemas de audio, reproductores de DVD, Blu-Ray y más. Blastbot Smart Plug te permite controlar el paso de corriente eléctrica y así poder encender y apagar cualquier dispositivo que esté conectado al enchufe eléctrico, como lámparas, ventiladores de piso, cafeteras y más. Esta aplicación te permite configurar y controlar tus dispositivos Blastbot desde cualquier parte del mundo.
Smart NFC Tools
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.
- 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
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Smart NFC Tools is the most accessible and easy to use NFC Reader and Writer for mobile devices! With a simple user interface and powerful tools you can interact with NDEF-Formatted NFC cards without any external hardware! - Read, Inspect and modify: Read a tag by touching the back of your device against it and Smart NFC Tools will show you a full report on the tag's content and give you options such as erase, lock and copy. It's super easy! - Write in many formats: Smart NFC Tools enables you to write NFC tags in popular formats that allow for custom interactions such as opening a website or triggering a phone call just by touching the tag with a compatible device! - Note about privacy: Smart NFC Tools works 100% offline, without any personal or content data being sent to an external server or third party server. Your privacy is our priority! Embrace the world of NFC technologies using your phone or tablet! Smart NFC Tools is now available for all iOS devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blastbot at 100% against Smart NFC Tools's 30%. Blastbot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (481 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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. Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blastbot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blastbot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 481 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Blastbot's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's.
Blastbot ships an update monthly, Smart NFC Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blastbot | Smart NFC Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (481 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 30.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 481 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — 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 | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAKERLAB INGENIERIA E INNOVACION SAPI DE CV | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
Blastbot
Smart NFC Tools
Bugs and requests
Blastbot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Smart NFC Tools
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- App not working after 15 minutes, even after purchase
Requested features
2 requests- Add social media to chips
- Ability to add multiple items to card after paying
In-app purchases
Blastbot
No in-app purchases
Smart NFC Tools
- NFC Tools Premium$1.99
Questions
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