Smart NFC Tools vs TrafoCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart NFC Tools
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.
- 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
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Smart NFC Tools is the most accessible and easy to use NFC Reader and Writer for mobile devices! With a simple user interface and powerful tools you can interact with NDEF-Formatted NFC cards without any external hardware! - Read, Inspect and modify: Read a tag by touching the back of your device against it and Smart NFC Tools will show you a full report on the tag's content and give you options such as erase, lock and copy. It's super easy! - Write in many formats: Smart NFC Tools enables you to write NFC tags in popular formats that allow for custom interactions such as opening a website or triggering a phone call just by touching the tag with a compatible device! - Note about privacy: Smart NFC Tools works 100% offline, without any personal or content data being sent to an external server or third party server. Your privacy is our priority! Embrace the world of NFC technologies using your phone or tablet! Smart NFC Tools is now available for all iOS devices!
TrafoCalc
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TrafoCalc is a practical transformer calculation tool built specifically for field engineers, commissioning teams, and utility professionals. Designed for real-world use at substations and test sites, TrafoCalc provides fast, reliable calculations without spreadsheets or manual formulas. Key Features • Rated current calculation (HV & LV, 3-phase) • Transformer ratio calculation based on vector group • Full tap-changer support (Tap 1 = highest voltage) • Per-tap voltage and ratio calculation • ±0.5% ratio tolerance range for testing reference • Short-circuit current calculation • Supports common IEC vector groups (Dyn, YNd, Yy) • Clean, offline-ready interface Built for Professionals TrafoCalc follows IEC-based formulas and is suitable for: • Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) • Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) • OLTC verification • Ratio testing reference • Substation commissioning No ads. No clutter. Just the calculations engineers actually need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Smart NFC Tools at Free against TrafoCalc's $0.99. Smart NFC Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). TrafoCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Smart NFC Tools is free to download; TrafoCalc costs $0.99 up front. Smart NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TrafoCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart NFC Tools ships an update weekly, TrafoCalc every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart NFC Tools | TrafoCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (476 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 476 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. | Mohd Dahnial Ismail |
Bugs and requests
Smart NFC Tools
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- App not working after 15 minutes, even after purchase
Requested features
2 requests- Add social media to chips
- Ability to add multiple items to card after paying
TrafoCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart NFC Tools
- NFC Tools Premium$1.99
TrafoCalc
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart NFC Tools free?
Is TrafoCalc free?
Do Smart NFC Tools or TrafoCalc have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart NFC Tools or TrafoCalc?
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