# Beacon Simulator vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Simulator at none against Smart NFC Tools's 1. Beacon Simulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (481 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Beacon Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 481 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Beacon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon Simulator | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696/reviews)** | [4.6 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **481** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marino Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/303732567) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Beacon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696)

This utility app transforms your smartphone into a beacon transmitter. It's designed for developers to easily test beacon-enabled applications without needing physical hardware. Quickly set up and broadcast signals, and generate UUIDs for your development workflow.

**Highlights:** Turn phone into a beacon, Test beacon-enabled apps, No hardware required, Quickly configure beacon, Broadcast signal instantly, Generate and share UUIDs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Beacon Simulator free?

Beacon Simulator 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, Beacon Simulator or Smart NFC Tools?

Beacon Simulator is rated higher. Beacon Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 481 ratings.

### Do Beacon Simulator or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither Beacon Simulator nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

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