# Murmur vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against Murmur's 3.8. Smart NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (476 vs 17). Murmur's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Murmur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 476 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Murmur's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Murmur | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murmur-bluetooth-group-calls/id1468540385/reviews) | **[4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **476** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hippo Camp Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468540384) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Murmur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murmur-bluetooth-group-calls/id1468540385)

This app enables group voice calls and messages for up to 16 participants using Bluetooth LE devices. It creates a mesh network, extending communication range beyond single connections, and supports hands-free kits for outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Group voice calls, Mesh networking, Message support, Extended range, Hands-free kit compatibility, Up to 16 participants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Bad Jokes | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Murmur free?

Murmur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

Smart NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Murmur or Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. Murmur averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 476 ratings.

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

Neither Murmur nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

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

Murmur ships an update weekly, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, Murmur was updated on September 22, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on September 24, 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.*