# Smart NFC Tools vs NFC Card Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Smart NFC Tools at 4.6 against NFC Card Reader's 1.0. Smart NFC Tools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (481 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Card Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart NFC Tools has 481 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart NFC Tools | NFC Card Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-nfc-tools-read-and-write/id1527587931/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-card-reader-nfc-tags-scan/id6749530757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **481** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 80 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) | [Jadav Darsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753902253) |

## 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 Card Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-card-reader-nfc-tags-scan/id6749530757)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags from your phone. Supports various tag types and data formats, including URLs, contacts, and WiFi settings. Also includes QR code scanning and generation capabilities.

**Highlights:** Read NFC and RFID tags, Write various data formats to NFC tags, Scan QR codes, Generate custom QR codes, Manage NFC tag information, Supports MIFARE, NTAG, and RFID tags

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Card Reader Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| NFC Card Reader Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart NFC Tools free?

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

### Is NFC Card Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart NFC Tools or NFC Card Reader?

Smart NFC Tools is rated higher. Smart NFC Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 481 ratings, while NFC Card Reader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart NFC Tools or NFC Card Reader have ads?

NFC Card Reader shows ads; Smart NFC Tools does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*