# Smart NFC Tools vs IARVEL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IARVEL at 100% against Smart NFC Tools's 30%. IARVEL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is ratings volume (478 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

IARVEL 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 478 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of IARVEL's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | IARVEL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iarvel/id6476379053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **478** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Guangzhou Hongxuan Technology Development Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712795494) |

## 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


### IARVEL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iarvel/id6476379053)

This app enhances magic performances by connecting with specialized magic props. It offers various control methods, customization options, and a community forum for users to share and learn.

**Highlights:** Connects with Iarvel magic props, Multiple input methods (buttons, gestures, voice), Customizable interface, Multilingual support, Magic community access, Continuous updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 IARVEL free?

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

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

IARVEL is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while IARVEL averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither Smart NFC Tools nor IARVEL shows ads.

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

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and IARVEL weekly. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on October 18, 2026 and IARVEL on October 18, 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.*