# Simple RFID vs NFC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.5 against Simple RFID's 4.0. NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 8). Simple RFID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Simple RFID asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 108 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple RFID ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple RFID | NFC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rfid/id1510766668/reviews) | **[4.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-scanner-tag/id6747112040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrus Logistics, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/812737887) | [Victor Bujanivskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/942482576) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple RFID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rfid/id1510766668)

Streamline inventory management with this mobile application. It allows you to program RFID tags, search for specific items using the RFID reader, and customize various settings. Enhance your inventory counting process with advanced RFID capabilities.

**Highlights:** Program RFID tags, Lookup product library, Search & Locate items, Adjust RFID settings, Inventory counting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-reader-scanner-tag/id6747112040)

This app allows you to read, write, and copy data to NFC tags. Secure your tags by locking them or setting passwords. It supports various tag types and keeps a history of your interactions.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write various information to tags, Copy tag contents, Lock tags for permanent write protection, Set passwords for tag security, View tag history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple RFID free?

Simple RFID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple RFID or NFC Tools?

NFC Tools is rated higher. Simple RFID averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 4.5 from 108 ratings.

### Do Simple RFID or NFC Tools have ads?

NFC Tools shows ads; Simple RFID does not.

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

Simple RFID ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC Tools monthly. Most recently, Simple RFID was updated on September 10, 2026 and NFC Tools on September 15, 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.*