# HC Admin vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner at 4.4 against HC Admin's 3.8. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). HC Admin's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. HC Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 323 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of HC Admin's written reviews are positive against 25% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HC Admin ships an update every 2 months, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HC Admin | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hc-admin/id1470461775/reviews) | **[4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **323** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hartmann Controls Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470461774) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### HC Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hc-admin/id1470461775)

Manage and monitor your Protector.NET and Odyssey access control systems remotely. View door and floor statuses, override controls, execute action plans, and manage users and credentials.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple system instances, View door and floor status, Override and resume controls, Execute system action plans, View historical notifications, Manage users and credentials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 HC Admin free?

HC Admin 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, HC Admin or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. HC Admin averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 323 ratings.

### Do HC Admin or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; HC Admin does not.

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

HC Admin ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, HC Admin was updated on September 21, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on September 26, 2026.

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