# Smart NFC Tools vs Scan All

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | Scan All |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **476** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 18 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) | [TROTHMATRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451285427) |

## 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


### Scan All

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-all-qr-barcode-nfcs-docs/id1586087570)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| ScanAll Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is Scan All free?

Scan All is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Smart NFC Tools or Scan All have ads?

Scan All shows ads; Smart NFC Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart NFC Tools or Scan All?

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and Scan All monthly. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scan All on September 20, 2026.

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