Comparison

KXCardReader vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KXCardReader

Features
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KXCardReader helps user to read the ISO7816 standard contact smart card information through KX906 Smart Token. With supported smart card inserted, more information will be read, such as card information, certificate information and others. KXCardReader automatically detects smart card slot status change and with corresponding operations triggered. User can test with IS7816 standard smart card, such as baking card, credit card or ID card with KXCardReader for basic information.

About

MTools BLE RFID Reader

This application allows users to read and write data to various NFC tags using compatible BLE devices. It offers advanced features for managing and editing tag data, including UID manipulation and firmware upgrades for supported hardware.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Mifare Classic and Ultralight support
  • UID changer for magic cards
  • Tag dump editor
  • ChameleonUltra device management
  • Firmware upgrades
  • Tag scanner and ID logger
Features
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MTools BLE App is an all-in-one App for PN532 BLE, PCR532, ChameleonUltra, ChameleonUltra Dev Kit, ChameleonLite and Pixl.js devices. It supports reading and writing of Mifare Classic 1K, Mifare Classic 4K, Mifare Ultralight, Mifare Ultralight C, NTAG203, NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Desfire, Mifare Plus and other NFC tags with APDU command. Mifare Classic Tools UI friendly Mifare Dump editor full dump reading Tag formatter Partial and full sectors writing UID Changer Gen1A, Gen2, Gen3 & Gen4 Magic card support Mifare Ultralight Mifare DESFire GEN4 GUI Configuration to Mifare Classic Ultralight DESFire Shadow mode settings UID/SAK/ATQA/ATS Password ChameleonUltra Slot Manager Quick Reading & Simulating Slot Dump Button settings Mifare Classic Settings Mfkey32 Firmware Upgrade Pixl.js BLE File Transfer Dump uploader Slot name editor Firmware Upgrade Tag Scanner ID Logger Tag ID Sharing Mifare Dump Importing by bin, mct or json Share dump as bin, mct or json Dump to Keys Mifare Keys Public Keys Private keys by user History keys by card OTA Tool Firmwre Repository File selectable Upgrading process

Screenshots

KXCardReader2 screens
MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KXCardReader at none against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 1. KXCardReader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KXCardReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KXCardReader versus MTools BLE RFID Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKXCardReaderMTools BLE RFID Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEYXENTIC INC.MTools Tec Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

KXCardReader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99

Questions

Is KXCardReader free?
KXCardReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?
MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KXCardReader or MTools BLE RFID Reader have ads?
Neither KXCardReader nor MTools BLE RFID Reader shows ads.

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