# Smart NFC Tools vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 75% against Smart NFC Tools's 30%. Smart NFC Tools's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (476 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 476 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Smart NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [MTools Tec Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531056218) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MTools BLE RFID Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MTools Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?

MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart NFC Tools or MTools BLE RFID Reader?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Smart NFC Tools or MTools BLE RFID Reader have ads?

Neither Smart NFC Tools nor MTools BLE RFID Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart NFC Tools or MTools BLE RFID Reader?

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and MTools BLE RFID Reader on September 20, 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.*