PetScan vs MTools BLE RFID Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetScan
This utility app connects to compatible RFID readers for iOS devices to scan and manage pet chip information. It allows users to record scan history, modify chip memory with contact details, and assign pet owner information, including pictures. Data can be exported as spreadsheets and visualized on a map.
- Connects to RFID readers
- Initiates scans from iOS device
- Records scan history
- Modifies RFID chip memory
- Assigns pet owner details and photos
- Exports data to spreadsheets
- Visualizes scan locations on a map
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Connect your RFID reader to your iPhone® or iPad®. Supported readers : RT100, RT100M, RT-250, V8BT, V8M. Offered functionalities : • Initiate scans from your iOS device • Receive scan directly from the reader • Record reader's memory export in the database • Record history of all scans • Modify RFID chip's internal memory: write a contact name and phone number in the chip with the reader • Assign owner's name and address along with a picture of the pet to each scanned chips • Export scan history and internal database as spreadsheet files • Visualize where a scan has been made on a map
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 75% against PetScan's 11%. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). PetScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 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
Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PetScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTools BLE RFID Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. 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: 11% of PetScan's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's.
PetScan ships an update every 10 months, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetScan | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATRIA-TRADING | MTools Tec Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
PetScan
MTools BLE RFID Reader
In-app purchases
PetScan
No in-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
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