# SoundWise vs NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.6 against SoundWise's 2.9. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 12) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). SoundWise's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 15K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of SoundWise's written reviews are positive against 51% of NFC Tools's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundWise | NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwise/id1106724576/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **51.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 15 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foneric Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480202268) | [wakdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252962748) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwise/id1106724576)

This application offers control and update capabilities for specific PLX1, AC3, AC1, and AC1S devices. It allows users to manage their compatible audio hardware.

**Highlights:** Device control, Firmware updates, PLX1 support, AC3 support, AC1 support, AC1S support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily read and write data to NFC tags using a straightforward interface. Interact with tag content, view detailed information, and record standard data like contacts, URLs, and WiFi configurations.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write standard information to tags, Store VCARDs and URLs, Share contact details, Save tag contents, Configure WiFi and Bluetooth

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Tools - Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 One-time payment for Pro version
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast NFC tag reading and writing
- 👍 Works well for most use cases
- 💡 Useful for home automation and NFC tag programming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with reading/writing contact information
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain NFC tags and devices
- 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users
- 💰 Paid features should be included in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot unlock NFC tags after locking them
- Contacts and WiFi records not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when reading/writing tags
- Restore purchase feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to bulk write NFC tags
- Improve compatibility with wpa2 enterprise WiFi settings
- Implement file explorer for loading custom tag data
- Add option to write data to Apple Wallet
- Provide emulator functionality for testing without tags


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundWise free?

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

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SoundWise or NFC Tools?

NFC Tools is rated higher. SoundWise averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do SoundWise or NFC Tools have ads?

Neither SoundWise nor NFC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundWise or NFC Tools?

SoundWise ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, SoundWise was updated on October 7, 2026 and NFC Tools on October 20, 2026.

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