Comparison

Smart NFC Tools vs Nuviu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Smart NFC Tools

The best NFC Reader and Writer

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.6479 ratingsView app →

Nuviu

Connectivity enhanced.

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

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.

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

Read full description

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!

About

Nuviu

This browser enhances Bluetooth connectivity, offering secure browsing and genuine privacy. It provides a safe and private online experience for users.

Highlights

Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity
Secure browsing
Genuine privacy
Private online experience

Read full description

nuviu browser enables enhanced Bluetooth™ connectivity capabilities, secure browsing and genuine privacy for users.

Screenshots

Smart NFC Tools4 screens

Nuviu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuviu at none against Smart NFC Tools's 1. Nuviu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (479 vs 1) and review sentiment (30% vs 11%). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nuviu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nuviu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 479 ratings behind it against 1, 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 11% of Nuviu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, Nuviu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level

Smart NFC Tools versus Nuviu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart NFC Tools	Nuviu
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.6 (479 ratings)	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	30.3% of reviews — better	11.4% of reviews
Number of ratings	479 — better	1
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 3 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	71 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.	Nuviu Products Limited

Customer experience

Smart NFC Tools

All ratings478 ratings

Positive90.2%

Neutral2.3%

Negative7.5%

Written reviews33 reviews

Positive30.3%

Neutral3.0%

Negative66.7%

Nuviu

All ratings1 ratings

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

Written reviews166 reviews

Positive11.4%

Neutral2.4%

Negative86.1%

User reviews

Smart NFC Tools

From 479 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy to use
💰 Reasonable price
🚀 Works great
👍 Very practical
👍 Excellent app

Room to improve

👎 Does not work
👎 Waste of money
👎 Free version limited
👎 Scam and money taken
👎 Paid and no function

Nuviu

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

✨ Find my vape feature works well
🎚️ Adjustable power/wattage settings
📊 Usage tracking and statistics
🚀 Quick and efficient when functioning
🔗 Bluetooth connectivity available in supported regions

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and blank screens
🌍 Geographic restrictions (Canada-only functionality)
🔐 Excessive data collection requirements
😕 Confusing user interface and design
🔄 Constant need to reconnect devices

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

Nuviu

Reported bugs

17 issues

App crashes on launch or during use
Blank or white screen display
Login loop - cannot authenticate
Device pairing fails repeatedly
Tutorial endless loop with no exit option

Show 12 more

Age verification screen freezes
App crashes when exiting tutorial
Data resets and device list clears
Cannot reconnect devices after disconnection
Password reset link redirects to wrong page
Incompatible with iOS 17+ versions
App closes immediately upon opening
Browser not supported error for MyVuse
Device remains locked after update
Constant prompts to refresh for updates
Country/province selection not accepting valid inputs
Phone number format validation errors

Requested features

10 requests

Simplify app to focus on core vape control features
Remove unnecessary browser functionality
Add home screen widget for battery status
Improve device reordering capabilities
Better offline functionality

Show 5 more

Clearer setup instructions with device
Separate search engine from vape app
Expand geographic availability
Improve customer support accessibility
Reduce data collection requirements

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart NFC Tools

One-time1

NFC Tools Premium$1.99

None

Nuviu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

Is Nuviu free?

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

Which has better reviews, Smart NFC Tools or Nuviu?

Nuviu is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while Nuviu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

Do Smart NFC Tools or Nuviu have ads?

Neither Smart NFC Tools nor Nuviu shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart NFC Tools or Nuviu?

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and Nuviu every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nuviu on October 21, 2026.