CS108 RFID Reader vs MTools BLE RFID Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CS108 RFID Reader
This utility app demonstrates the capabilities of the CS108 RFID reader. Users can explore its functions and access the source code for further development on the developer's website.
- RFID reader function demonstration
- Source code access
- Utility for developers
- Cross-device compatibility
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The program shows the functions of CS108 RFID reader. you can download source code in our web site http://www.convergence.com.hk
MTools BLE RFID Reader
This application allows users to read and write data to various NFC tags using compatible BLE devices. It offers advanced features for managing and editing tag data, including UID manipulation and firmware upgrades for supported hardware.
- Read and write NFC tags
- Mifare Classic and Ultralight support
- UID changer for magic cards
- Tag dump editor
- ChameleonUltra device management
- Firmware upgrades
- Tag scanner and ID logger
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MTools BLE App is an all-in-one App for PN532 BLE, PCR532, ChameleonUltra, ChameleonUltra Dev Kit, ChameleonLite and Pixl.js devices. It supports reading and writing of Mifare Classic 1K, Mifare Classic 4K, Mifare Ultralight, Mifare Ultralight C, NTAG203, NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Desfire, Mifare Plus and other NFC tags with APDU command. Mifare Classic Tools UI friendly Mifare Dump editor full dump reading Tag formatter Partial and full sectors writing UID Changer Gen1A, Gen2, Gen3 & Gen4 Magic card support Mifare Ultralight Mifare DESFire GEN4 GUI Configuration to Mifare Classic Ultralight DESFire Shadow mode settings UID/SAK/ATQA/ATS Password ChameleonUltra Slot Manager Quick Reading & Simulating Slot Dump Button settings Mifare Classic Settings Mfkey32 Firmware Upgrade Pixl.js BLE File Transfer Dump uploader Slot name editor Firmware Upgrade Tag Scanner ID Logger Tag ID Sharing Mifare Dump Importing by bin, mct or json Share dump as bin, mct or json Dump to Keys Mifare Keys Public Keys Private keys by user History keys by card OTA Tool Firmwre Repository File selectable Upgrading process
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 3.8 against CS108 RFID Reader's 2.8. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). CS108 RFID Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CS108 RFID Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTools BLE RFID Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively.
CS108 RFID Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CS108 RFID Reader | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — 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 | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CSL | MTools Tec Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
CS108 RFID Reader
MTools BLE RFID Reader
In-app purchases
CS108 RFID Reader
No in-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
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