Comparison

Blustream Matrix vs NFC Tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blustream Matrix

Control advanced HDMI distribution systems from your mobile device. Manage rooms, sources, and volume with customizable user accounts and full installation setup capabilities. Includes a demo mode for testing without hardware.

Highlights
  • Room and source control
  • Volume control (compatible products)
  • Advanced control features
  • Customizable user accounts
  • Full installation setup
  • Demo mode
Features
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Blustream is the custom installation industry’s fresh new option for advanced HDMI distribution. The Blustream Matrix control app is for controlling any Blustream HDMI Matrix product that features the in-built WEB GUI interface. These products include: • Platinum Matrix V2 • HMXL88 V2 • HMXL44 V2 • MX44VW V2 • MX44AB V2 • CMX88 (8x8 HDMI only Matrix) • Custom Pro 8x8 • Custom Pro 16x16 • C44 • C66 • C88 • HMXL44ARC • HMXL66ARC • HMXL88ARC • CMX44CS • HXML42 • PLA88CS The app includes the following features: • Simple room and source control • Volume control (on compatible products) • Advance control features • Customisable user accounts allowing limited room and source privileges • Full installation setup capabilities • ‘Demo mode’ for demonstration of app without Blustream hardware present Note: Blustream app is not compatible with an V1 Blustream product that does not feature the in-built Web GUI interface. Configuration of the Blustream products should completed by a trained Blustream installer. Failure to do so may result in poor system performance. Demo mode requires the input of the following details into the matrix address search box: Matrix demo mode: blustream.azurewebsites.net MX44VW demo mode: blustream-multi-view.azurewebsites.net

About

NFC Tool

Features
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NFC Tool — Read & Write NFC Tags NFC Tool is a fast, simple, and reliable way to interact with NFC tags from your iPhone. Read, write, and explore — everything is just a tap away. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read any NFC tag with a single tap. Identify the chip type, view raw payloads, and inspect every record on the tag. Write rich content to your tags: • Website links (URL) • Plain text and notes • Contact cards (vCard) • Wi-Fi credentials for instant connection • Phone numbers • Email addresses Bookmark scans, search history, and export to CSV or text whenever you need. PRO TOOLS Unlock advanced features with NFC Tool Pro: • Erase, format, and lock tags • Copy one tag to another • Batch write multiple tags • Password-protect NTAG213/215/216 tags • Read full memory dumps (page-by-page hex) • Send raw NFC commands • Ad-free experience PRIVACY-FIRST NFC Tool runs entirely on your device. Your scans, history, and tag data are stored locally — nothing is uploaded to a server. 73 LANGUAGES Fully localized in 73 languages with RTL support for Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Urdu. SUBSCRIPTION NFC Tool Pro is available as a weekly or yearly subscription. The Pro Yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://firstpoint.com.tr/nfc-tool/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://firstpoint.com.tr/nfc-tool/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Blustream Matrix3 screens
NFC Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blustream Matrix at none against NFC Tool's 2. Blustream Matrix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Tool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Blustream Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blustream Matrix ships an update every 4 months, NFC Tool every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blustream Matrix versus NFC Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlustream MatrixNFC Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToby LeaderFIRST POINT YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Blustream Matrix

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Blustream Matrix free?
Blustream Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tool free?
NFC Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blustream Matrix or NFC Tool have ads?
NFC Tool shows ads; Blustream Matrix does not.
Which is updated more often, Blustream Matrix or NFC Tool?
Blustream Matrix ships an update every 4 months, and NFC Tool every 3 months. Most recently, Blustream Matrix was updated on September 9, 2026 and NFC Tool on September 22, 2026.

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