# Simply RFID vs Smart NFC Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply RFID at none against Smart NFC Tools's 1. Simply RFID also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (481 vs 1). 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. Simply RFID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply RFID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 481 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simply RFID ships an update every 3 months, Smart NFC Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply RFID | Smart NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-rfid-nox/id1499461156/reviews)** | [4.6 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **481** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimplyRFiD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080216670) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply RFID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-rfid-nox/id1499461156)

This application facilitates mobile inventory management using RFID and barcode scanning. It allows users to organize items into cases and pallets, move them between groups, and ungroup them as needed. Requires specific hardware and a companion server.

**Highlights:** RFID and barcode scanning, Item grouping into cases, Case and pallet organization, Item/case movement, Ungrouping items from cases/pallets

**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 Simply RFID free?

Simply RFID 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, Simply RFID or Smart NFC Tools?

Simply RFID is rated higher. Simply RFID averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 from 481 ratings.

### Do Simply RFID or Smart NFC Tools have ads?

Neither Simply RFID nor Smart NFC Tools shows ads.

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

Simply RFID ships an update every 3 months, and Smart NFC Tools weekly. Most recently, Simply RFID was updated on October 10, 2026 and Smart NFC Tools on October 27, 2026.

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