# HERE Map Creator vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against HERE Map Creator's 2.5. Smart NFC Tools also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (476 vs 26). HERE Map Creator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 476 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HERE Map Creator's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's.

HERE Map Creator ships an update every 6 months, Smart NFC Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HERE Map Creator | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-map-creator/id1179847301/reviews) | **[4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **476** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **30.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HERE Europe B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755713104) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### HERE Map Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-map-creator/id1179847301)

Enhance your HERE navigation experience by updating map data directly from your mobile device. Easily add, edit, or remove locations, improve positioning, and share your contributions with a global community. Help make maps more accurate for everyone.

**Highlights:** Update HERE map data on-the-go, Search, view, and edit map information, Collect, edit, or delete places, Improve positioning accuracy, Share pictures and review contributions, Add missing locations to the map

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 HERE Map Creator free?

HERE Map Creator 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, HERE Map Creator or Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. HERE Map Creator averages 2.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 476 ratings.

### Do HERE Map Creator or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither HERE Map Creator nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HERE Map Creator or Smart NFC Tools?

HERE Map Creator ships an update every 6 months, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, HERE Map Creator was updated on August 15, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on September 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.*