Comparison

NFC Scanner and Reader vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

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

Head to head
About

NFC Scanner and Reader

This utility app allows users to scan and read data from NFC tags. It provides a straightforward interface for accessing raw information and exporting it. The application is free to use and does not display advertisements.

Highlights
  • Scan NFC tags
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Export RAW data
  • Simple interface
  • No advertisements
Features
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Just simple clear NFC scanner. Scan, read and export RAW data from NFC tags.

About

MTools BLE RFID Reader

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
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MTools BLE App is an all-in-one App for PN532 BLE, PCR532, ChameleonUltra, ChameleonUltra Dev Kit, ChameleonLite and Pixl.js devices. It supports reading and writing of Mifare Classic 1K, Mifare Classic 4K, Mifare Ultralight, Mifare Ultralight C, NTAG203, NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Desfire, Mifare Plus and other NFC tags with APDU command. Mifare Classic Tools UI friendly Mifare Dump editor full dump reading Tag formatter Partial and full sectors writing UID Changer Gen1A, Gen2, Gen3 & Gen4 Magic card support Mifare Ultralight Mifare DESFire GEN4 GUI Configuration to Mifare Classic Ultralight DESFire Shadow mode settings UID/SAK/ATQA/ATS Password ChameleonUltra Slot Manager Quick Reading & Simulating Slot Dump Button settings Mifare Classic Settings Mfkey32 Firmware Upgrade Pixl.js BLE File Transfer Dump uploader Slot name editor Firmware Upgrade Tag Scanner ID Logger Tag ID Sharing Mifare Dump Importing by bin, mct or json Share dump as bin, mct or json Dump to Keys Mifare Keys Public Keys Private keys by user History keys by card OTA Tool Firmwre Repository File selectable Upgrading process

Screenshots

NFC Scanner and Reader2 screens
MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 3.8 against NFC Scanner and Reader's 3.0. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). NFC Scanner and Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MTools BLE RFID Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTools BLE RFID Reader has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NFC Scanner and Reader's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NFC Scanner and Reader versus MTools BLE RFID Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Scanner and ReaderMTools BLE RFID Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings217 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr BalyberdinMTools Tec Co., Ltd

Customer experience

NFC Scanner and Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

MTools BLE RFID Reader

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative17.5%

In-app purchases

None

NFC Scanner and Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99

Questions

Is NFC Scanner and Reader free?
NFC Scanner and Reader 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 Scanner and Reader or MTools BLE RFID Reader?
MTools BLE RFID Reader is rated higher. NFC Scanner and Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.
Do NFC Scanner and Reader or MTools BLE RFID Reader have ads?
Neither NFC Scanner and Reader nor MTools BLE RFID Reader shows ads.

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