# NFC Tap vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tap at none against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 1. NFC Tap also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (229 vs 17). MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 55%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tap has 229 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of NFC Tap'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 Tap ships an update every 2 months, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tap | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [MTools Tec Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531056218) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tap/id1278913597)

This app allows users to read and write NFC tags, supporting various tag types and NDEF message formats. It enables quick actions like connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth devices, opening URLs, and initiating calls or messages directly from NFC tags.

**Highlights:** Read/Write NFC tags, Support ST25 Type5 & Type4A tags, Read/Write NDEF Messages (URL, Text, SMS, etc.), Connect to Wi-Fi devices, Pair Bluetooth devices, Initiate calls, SMS, and emails, Control ISO15693 commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Handy for development
- 🚀 Works as intended (initially)
- 👍 Great color scheme
- 👍 Simple navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work anymore
- 🐛 Unable to write to tags
- 🐛 Error messages
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Hard to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to write to tags
- Error indicating need to read tag first
- No longer works
- Cannot read, edit, or write back memory to 15693 tag
- Crashing when scanning NXP Mifare

**Requested features**

- Display NDEF record in HEX
- Fix password protection bug on iOS
- Allow importing bin files
- Improve user-friendliness for beginners
- Connect Digimon Vital Bracelet with VB Lab


### 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 Tap free?

NFC Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?

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

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

NFC Tap is rated higher. NFC Tap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

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

Neither NFC Tap nor MTools BLE RFID Reader shows ads.

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

NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, and MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. Most recently, NFC Tap was updated on September 21, 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.*