Smart NFC Tools vs Scan All
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart NFC Tools
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.
- 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
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Smart NFC Tools is the most accessible and easy to use NFC Reader and Writer for mobile devices! With a simple user interface and powerful tools you can interact with NDEF-Formatted NFC cards without any external hardware! - Read, Inspect and modify: Read a tag by touching the back of your device against it and Smart NFC Tools will show you a full report on the tag's content and give you options such as erase, lock and copy. It's super easy! - Write in many formats: Smart NFC Tools enables you to write NFC tags in popular formats that allow for custom interactions such as opening a website or triggering a phone call just by touching the tag with a compatible device! - Note about privacy: Smart NFC Tools works 100% offline, without any personal or content data being sent to an external server or third party server. Your privacy is our priority! Embrace the world of NFC technologies using your phone or tablet! Smart NFC Tools is now available for all iOS devices!
Scan All
This app is a versatile scanner that handles QR codes, barcodes, NFC tags, and documents. It allows users to create, share, and convert various code types, offering a comprehensive solution for scanning needs.
- QR code scanning and generation
- Barcode scanning and generation
- NFC tag reading and writing
- Document scanning with auto-crop
- Code conversion between types
- Unlimited code generation
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The Only 4-in-1 Scanner You'll Ever Need Scan QR codes, barcodes, NFC tags, AND documents - all in one powerful app. Then create, share, and convert them instantly! WHY SCAN ALL IS DIFFERENT We're the ONLY app that combines: - Lightning-fast QR & barcode scanning - Professional document scanner with auto-crop - Complete NFC tag reading & writing - Unlimited code generation & conversion No more juggling multiple apps. Scan All does it all. PERFECT FOR Business professionals: Receipts, business cards, product labels, inventory Everyday use: WiFi sharing, document backup, opening links Students: Textbook codes, assignment scanning, study materials Events: Tickets, badges, contactless check-ins POWERFUL FEATURES DOCUMENT SCANNER (NEW!) - Scan receipts, invoices, business cards, IDs - Auto-crop and perspective correction - Export to PDF or JPG - OCR text recognition (coming soon) QR CODES - Scan any QR code instantly - Generate codes for: text, URLs, WiFi, contacts, social media, locations - Save and reuse your created codes - No watermarks on generated codes BARCODES - Scan UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, PDF 417 - Create barcodes for products and inventory - Product lookup with pricing (premium) - Full scan history NFC TAGS - Read and write NFC tags - Program tags with any data type - Erase and reprogram tags - Compatible with all NFC-enabled devices SEAMLESS CONVERSION Transform any code type into another - QR to barcode, barcode to NFC, document to QR code, and more. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS Join users worldwide who scan everything with Scan All. FREE CORE FEATURES - Unlimited QR & barcode scans - Document scanning with auto-crop - Basic NFC reading - Code generation - Local storage PREMIUM UNLOCKS - Advanced NFC writing - Priority support - Ad-free experience --- Got questions? We're here to help! Email support: trothmatrixapps@gmail.com Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.trothmatrix.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan All at 100% against Smart NFC Tools's 30%. Smart NFC Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scan All sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, Scan All monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart NFC Tools | Scan All |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (476 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 476 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. | TROTHMATRIX |
Customer experience
Smart NFC Tools
Scan All
Bugs and requests
Smart NFC Tools
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- App not working after 15 minutes, even after purchase
Requested features
2 requests- Add social media to chips
- Ability to add multiple items to card after paying
Scan All
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart NFC Tools
- NFC Tools Premium$1.99
Scan All
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$0.497 Days
- Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- ScanAll Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Smart NFC Tools free?
Is Scan All free?
Do Smart NFC Tools or Scan All have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart NFC Tools or Scan All?
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