Comparison

NFC Tools vs Cube Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

NFC Tools

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
Currently charting
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NFC Tools can read and write your NFC tags with a simple and lightweight user interface. By passing your device near an NFC chip, you can read the data it contains and interact with the content. The "Read" section allows you to see data such as: - the maker of the tag - the type of tag (ex : Mifare Ultralight, NTAG213) - the norm of the tag (ex : NFC Forum Type 2) - the available technology (ex: NFC A) - its serial number (ex : 04:85:c8:5a:40:2b:80) - the size of the tag and of the data on it - if you can write on the tag - all the data on the tag (NDEF format) NFC Tools can record standard information on your tags which will be compatible with any NFC device. For instance, you can store a VCARD to share your contact details easily, open an URL, share a phone number or even a geolocation. The "Write" section let you record standardised data such as: - a simple text - a link to a website - an email - a contact - a phone number - a predefined text message - an address or geolocation - a WiFi or Bluetooth configuration - personalised data - and more... The write function allows you to add as much data as you wish. This way you can record large quantities of information on your tag. The app also allows you to save the contents of your chip for later access. NFC Tools has been tested with the following NFC tags: - NTAG 203, 210, 210u, 212, 213, 213TT, 215, 216, 413 DNA, 424 DNA - Ultralight, Ultralight C, Ultralight EV1 - ICODE SLI, SLI-S, SLIX, SLIX-S, SLIX-L, SLIX2, DNA - DESFire EV1, EV2, EV3 - ST25TV, ST25TA - Felica If you encounter any problem, don’t hesitate to contact us. Notes: - Compatible from iPhone 7. - Use the "compatibility" mode to read/write Mifare Classic tags.

About

Cube Keyboard

Effortlessly type cube notation, algorithms, and move sequences with a specialized keyboard. Designed for speedcubers, it provides quick access to all necessary symbols for discussing strategies, sharing solves, or writing tutorials.

Highlights
  • Quick access to face moves
  • Modifiers for turns
  • Rotation moves
  • Dedicated space, return, and delete keys
  • Number input for Square-1
  • Plus/minus for Megaminx
Features
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Cube Keyboard – The Ultimate Typing Tool for Speedcubers Tired of struggling to type cube notation quickly? Cube Keyboard makes it effortless to input cube algorithms, notation, and move sequences anywhere—whether you're discussing strategies, sharing solves, or writing tutorials. With a thoughtfully designed layout, Cube Keyboard gives you quick access to essential cube notation, including: Face moves (U, D, F, B, R, L, and lowercase u, d, f, b, r, l) Modifiers for turns (' , 2, w, /, ( ) ) Rotation moves (x, y, z, M, E, S) Quick access to space, return, and delete keys Numbers 1-6 for Square-1 and +/- for Megaminx Designed for speedcubers, puzzle enthusiasts, and educators, this keyboard makes inputting cube notation faster and more efficient. No more searching for notation symbols—just type and go! -Shawn from SpeedCubeReview.com Privacy Policy 1. Information We Collect No Personal Data Collected Cube Keyboard does not collect, store, or share any personal information. The app functions entirely on your device and does not transmit any data to external servers. No Keyboard Input Logging Cube Keyboard does not record, store, or track what you type. All keystrokes remain private and are only sent to the active text field within your selected app. 2. Permissions & Full Access Why Does Cube Keyboard Request "Full Access"? Some apps require "Allow Full Access" for third-party keyboards to function properly. If you enable this setting, Cube Keyboard can be used across more apps. However, even with Full Access: We do not collect or transmit keystrokes We do not access any personal data No internet connection is used for keyboard operations Enabling Full Access is optional, and Cube Keyboard will still function in many apps without it. 3. Data Sharing & Third Parties Cube Keyboard: Does not share data with third parties Does not use analytics or tracking services Does not display ads or collect advertising data Your privacy is 100% respected at all times. 4. Children's Privacy Cube Keyboard is safe for all ages. Since the app does not collect any data, there are no risks related to children's privacy. 5. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us: Email: appkeyboards@gmail.com We are committed to keeping Cube Keyboard secure and private for all users. 6. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top. By using Cube Keyboard, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This ensures compliance with Apple's App Store privacy requirements while making it clear that your app does not collect any user data. Let me know if you need any adjustments!

Screenshots

NFC Tools4 screens
Cube Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Keyboard at 100% against NFC Tools's 50%. Cube Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). NFC Tools's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (14K vs 11). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

NFC Tools is free to download; Cube Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 14K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
NFC Tools versus Cube Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsCube Keyboard
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (14K ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperwakdevShawn Boucke

Customer experience

NFC Tools

All ratings14,088 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews686 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative40.1%

Cube Keyboard

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NFC Tools

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Cube Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tools

One-time1
  • NFC Tools - Pro Edition$3.99
None

Cube Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Keyboard free?
Cube Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tools or Cube Keyboard?
Cube Keyboard is rated higher. NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Cube Keyboard averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do NFC Tools or Cube Keyboard have ads?
Neither NFC Tools nor Cube Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or Cube Keyboard?
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Keyboard every 2 days. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cube Keyboard on September 12, 2026.

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