# Smart NFC Tools vs Book Creator

The clearest difference is ads: Smart NFC Tools at none against Book Creator's shown. Book Creator's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 30%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 480). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Book Creator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Smart NFC Tools against 4.5 for Book Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Creator has 3.9K ratings behind it against 480, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Smart NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 44% of Book Creator's.

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, Book Creator every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | Book Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-creator-author-ai/id1670723178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 480 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **44.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Murphy Brantley](https://appshunter.io/developer/428462902) |

## 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


### Book Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-creator-author-ai/id1670723178)

This app uses advanced AI to generate personalized stories, poems, and novels based on your input. Explore a vast library of themes and genres, or create your own prompts for unique narrative experiences.

**Highlights:** AI-generated stories, Personalized narratives, Novel and poetry writing, Customizable prompts, Themed story library, Community stories

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Stories Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Stories | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Stories | $10.00 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Stories Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Stories | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Stories | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Stories Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Story Credit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Story Credit Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing story generation
- 👍 Helpful for writers with creative block
- 👍 Detailed and descriptive stories
- 🤩 Impressive AI capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeated or recycled content in chapters
- 🔒 Limited customization and control over stories
- 💰 Paid credits required for additional stories
- 🔁 Glitches and bugs causing story loss

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated or unfinished chapters
- Inability to edit or update existing stories
- Frequent loading and error issues
- Inconsistent character and plot details

**Requested features**

- Allow connecting stories as sequels
- Expand character limit for more detailed descriptions
- Implement a chapter rewrite or regeneration feature
- Provide more free credits or a way to earn them
- Add an option to disable the artwork generation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is Book Creator free?

Book Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart NFC Tools or Book Creator?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 480 ratings, while Book Creator averages 4.5 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Smart NFC Tools or Book Creator have ads?

Book Creator shows ads; Smart NFC Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart NFC Tools or Book Creator?

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and Book Creator every 4 days. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on November 7, 2026 and Book Creator on November 7, 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.*