# ST Asset Tracking vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against ST Asset Tracking's 1.0. Smart NFC Tools also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). ST Asset Tracking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ST Asset Tracking's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smart NFC Tools's.

ST Asset Tracking ships an update every 2 months, Smart NFC Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ST Asset Tracking | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-asset-tracking/id1483734401/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 | 0.0% of reviews | **30.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STMicroelectronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801774735) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### ST Asset Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-asset-tracking/id1483734401)

Configure and set up Bluetooth Low Energy and NFC sensors for environmental and motion data logging. Track position and sensor data, then send it to a dashboard for analysis with charts and filtering.

**Highlights:** Configure BLE and NFC sensors, Set data logging thresholds, Log environmental and motion data, Track position and sensor readings, Send data to ST AWS dashboard, Analyze data with charts and filters

**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 ST Asset Tracking free?

ST Asset Tracking 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, ST Asset Tracking or Smart NFC Tools?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. ST Asset Tracking averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 478 ratings.

### Do ST Asset Tracking or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither ST Asset Tracking nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ST Asset Tracking or Smart NFC Tools?

ST Asset Tracking ships an update every 2 months, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, ST Asset Tracking was updated on September 29, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on October 18, 2026.

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