# Smart NFC Tools vs Inventory & Storage Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against Inventory & Storage Manager's 1.0. Smart NFC Tools also leads on ratings volume (480 vs 1). Inventory & Storage Manager's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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 Inventory & Storage Manager 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 480 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | Inventory & Storage Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-and-storage-manager/id1541182235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **480** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Francisco Fortes Lucena](https://appshunter.io/developer/977001064) |

## 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


### Inventory & Storage Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-and-storage-manager/id1541182235)

Easily manage your inventory and storage using NFC tags, QR codes, and barcodes. Automatically retrieve product details and store your inventory data locally or on NFC tags for quick access. Compatible with Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** NFC tag read/write compatibility, QR and 2D barcode reading, Automatic product data retrieval, Local and iCloud storage, NFC tag inventory tracking, Apple Watch compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full package | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is Inventory & Storage Manager free?

Inventory & Storage Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart NFC Tools or Inventory & Storage Manager?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 480 ratings, while Inventory & Storage Manager averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart NFC Tools or Inventory & Storage Manager have ads?

Neither Smart NFC Tools nor Inventory & Storage Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart NFC Tools or Inventory & Storage Manager?

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and Inventory & Storage Manager weekly. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on November 3, 2026 and Inventory & Storage Manager on November 3, 2026.

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