# Beacon Simulator vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Beacon Simulator at 5.0 against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 4.4. Beacon Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (327 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beacon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beacon Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 327 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Beacon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon Simulator | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696/reviews)** | [4.4 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **327** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **27.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marino Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/303732567) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## 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


### NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beacon Simulator free?

Beacon Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beacon Simulator or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

Beacon Simulator is rated higher. Beacon Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 327 ratings.

### Do Beacon Simulator or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; Beacon Simulator does not.

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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.*