# Blastbot vs Smart NFC Tools

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blastbot | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastbot/id1075659553/reviews)** | [4.6 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **481** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAKERLAB INGENIERIA E INNOVACION SAPI DE CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075659552) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Blastbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastbot/id1075659553)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Infrared universal remote, Smart plug power management, Task scheduling, Global accessibility

**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 Blastbot free?

Blastbot 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, Blastbot or Smart NFC Tools?

Blastbot is rated higher. Blastbot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 481 ratings.

### Do Blastbot or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither Blastbot nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

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

Blastbot ships an update monthly, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, Blastbot was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on November 11, 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.*