# Smart NFC Tools vs MSR Control

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against MSR Control's 3.5. Smart NFC Tools also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 11%) and ratings volume (479 vs 54). On price, update cadence, ads 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 MSR Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 479 ratings behind it against 54, 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 11% of MSR Control's.

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, MSR Control every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | MSR Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** | [3.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-control-x6-bluetooth/id6483249260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **479** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **30.3% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [TCOOL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711330864) |

## 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


### MSR Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msr-control-x6-bluetooth/id6483249260)

Easily control magnetic stripe card reader/writers with your device. Read, write, erase, and copy data from magnetic stripe cards. Supports various models and brands, with data import/export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Read magnetic stripe card data, Write data to magnetic stripe cards, Copy card data, Erase tracks on cards, Import/export data files, Support for various card reader models

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly EasyMSR Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| EasyMSR - 1-year Membership | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is MSR Control free?

MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart NFC Tools or MSR Control?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while MSR Control averages 3.5 from 54 ratings.

### Do Smart NFC Tools or MSR Control have ads?

Neither Smart NFC Tools nor MSR Control shows ads.

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

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and MSR Control every 6 days. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and MSR Control on October 24, 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.*