# NFC Tools vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.6 against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 3.8. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 17) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 14K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wakdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252962748) | [MTools Tec Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531056218) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### MTools BLE RFID Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MTools Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

### Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?

MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or MTools BLE RFID Reader?

NFC Tools is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools or MTools BLE RFID Reader have ads?

Neither NFC Tools nor MTools BLE RFID Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or MTools BLE RFID Reader?

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and MTools BLE RFID Reader on September 20, 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.*