# FobApp vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FobApp at none against Smart NFC Tools's 1. FobApp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (478 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FobApp against 4.6 for Smart NFC Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 478 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FobApp ships an update every 8 months, Smart NFC Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FobApp | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fobapp/id1453976431/reviews) | **[4.6 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **478** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iLOQ Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453976430) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### FobApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fobapp/id1453976431)

Manage access rights for your iLOQ Key Fob wirelessly using your iPhone. This app connects your Key Fob to the cloud, automatically receiving and applying updated access permissions.

**Highlights:** Update access rights over the air, Connect via iPhone and BLE, Use iPhone as a cloud gateway, Automatic access permission updates, Manage iLOQ Key Fob access

**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 FobApp free?

FobApp 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, FobApp or Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. FobApp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 478 ratings.

### Do FobApp or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither FobApp nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FobApp or Smart NFC Tools?

FobApp ships an update every 8 months, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, FobApp was updated on October 11, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on October 14, 2026.

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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.*