# Smart NFC Tools vs Auth NFC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auth NFC at none against Smart NFC Tools's 1. Auth NFC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Smart NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (478 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Auth NFC 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, Auth NFC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | Auth NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-nfc/id6504435036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **478** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Thomas Wixson](https://appshunter.io/developer/645728649) |

## 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


### Auth NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-nfc/id6504435036)

This app provides a secure way to manage your accounts using NFC technology for an extra layer of protection. It allows for easy import/export of accounts and offers options to store secrets locally or on external NFC tags and YubiKeys.

**Highlights:** NFC-based security, Import/export accounts, Store secrets on NFC tags/YubiKeys, Two-factor authentication, QR code backups

**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 Auth NFC free?

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

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

Auth NFC is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while Auth NFC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Smart NFC Tools nor Auth NFC shows ads.

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

Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, and Auth NFC every 4 months. Most recently, Smart NFC Tools was updated on October 14, 2026 and Auth NFC on October 12, 2026.

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