# FobApp vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FobApp at none against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 8. FobApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (327 vs 2). On price, rating 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. FobApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FobApp against 4.4 for NFC Tools & RFID Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 327 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FobApp ships an update every 8 months, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FobApp | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fobapp/id1453976431/reviews)** | [4.4 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **327** |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iLOQ Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453976430) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## 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


### 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 FobApp free?

FobApp 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, FobApp or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

FobApp is rated higher. FobApp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 327 ratings.

### Do FobApp or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; FobApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, FobApp or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

FobApp ships an update every 8 months, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, FobApp was updated on October 11, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on October 16, 2026.

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