# Smart NFC Tools vs NFC Tool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tool at none against Smart NFC Tools's 1. NFC Tool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (43% vs 30%). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (476 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NFC Tool 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 476 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Smart NFC Tools's written reviews are positive against 43% of NFC Tool's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | NFC Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tool-reader-and-writer/id6450244599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [HONG KONG MILLION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580338707) |

## 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


### NFC Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tool-reader-and-writer/id6450244599)

Harness the power of NFC technology to read and write tags, automate tasks, and control smart home devices. This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile NFC tool for managing personal information, sharing data, and launching applications with a simple tap.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Create personalized tasks, Automate operations with scripts, Control smart home devices, Share and transfer data, Manage NFC tag functionalities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is NFC Tool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart NFC Tools or NFC Tool?

NFC Tool is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while NFC Tool averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Smart NFC Tools or NFC Tool have ads?

NFC Tool shows ads; Smart NFC Tools does not.

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