# Smart NFC Tools vs NFC Master

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against NFC Master's 3.0. Smart NFC Tools also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (476 vs 2). NFC Master's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NFC Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 476 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of NFC Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, NFC Master every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | NFC Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-master-read-and-write-tags/id6480290822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Muhammad Rizwan Hassan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704318997) |

## 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 Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-master-read-and-write-tags/id6480290822)

This app allows users to read, write, and manage NFC tags with various data types. It offers features like tag security, counter management, and activity logging for an intuitive NFC experience.

**Highlights:** Read and write multiple data types to NFC tags, Manage tag security with passwords and locking, Utilize unique tag counter features, Save and import frequently used records, Log NFC read activity, Supports popular MiFare and HCE tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is NFC Master free?

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

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

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while NFC Master averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Smart NFC Tools nor NFC Master shows ads.

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

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and NFC Master every 8 months. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and NFC Master on July 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.*