# RadBeacon E vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RadBeacon E at none against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 1. RadBeacon E also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for RadBeacon E against 3.7 for MTools BLE RFID Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTools BLE RFID Reader has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of RadBeacon E's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RadBeacon E | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon-e/id1440541326/reviews) | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radius Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602206) | [MTools Tec Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531056218) |

## What reviewers say

### RadBeacon E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon-e/id1440541326)

This utility allows users to scan for and configure Radius Networks Enterprise beacons. It supports various beacon types including iBeacon and Eddystone, enabling modifications to operating settings and advertising slots.

**Highlights:** Scan for RadBeacon E beacons, Configure beacons with up to five advertising slots, Support for iBeacon, AltBeacon, Eddystone UID, and Eddystone URL, Manage and use keys to commit changes, Compatible with RadBeacon E4 and E8 hardware

**In-app purchases:** none


### MTools BLE RFID Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398)

This application allows users to read and write various NFC tags using compatible hardware devices. It offers tools for managing tag data, changing UIDs, and configuring advanced settings for specific tag types and development boards.

**Highlights:** Read/write Mifare and NTAG tags, UID changer for magic cards, GEN4 GUI configuration, ChameleonUltra slot management, Tag scanner and ID logger, Mifare dump import/export, OTA firmware upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MTools Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RadBeacon E free?

RadBeacon E 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, RadBeacon E or MTools BLE RFID Reader?

RadBeacon E and MTools BLE RFID Reader are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 18 ratings respectively.

### Do RadBeacon E or MTools BLE RFID Reader have ads?

Neither RadBeacon E nor MTools BLE RFID Reader shows ads.

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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.*