# NFC vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

The clearest difference is rating: NFC at 4.3 against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 3.8. NFC also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 17). MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC has 95 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of NFC's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC ships an update fortnightly, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) | [MTools Tec Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531056218) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1527949024)

Easily read, write, and lock NFC tags with this utility app. It supports various tag types, allows writing text or URLs, and offers pre-built templates for common tasks like Wi-Fi logins and contact cards. You can also erase tags and set passwords.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag data, Write text and URLs to NFC tags, Lock NFC tags to make them read-only, Pre-built templates for common NFC tasks, Set and remove NFC tag passwords, Erase NFC tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFC Pro (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| NFC Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect for reading NFC tags
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works well with NTAG213
- 👍 Good for basic read/write functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text truncated when reading
- 🐛 Raw data field shows raw data
- 🐛 Application became unusable for some
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Won't write to NFC tags

**Reported bugs**

- Full tag text truncated
- App became unusable
- Doesn't open URLs
- No read on iPhone 15 Pro
- Doesn't read NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Automatic scan on app open
- Dark mode icon
- Formatting NFC tag
- SSID WiFi option
- Ad-free version


### MTools BLE RFID Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398)

This application allows users to read and write data to various NFC tags using compatible BLE devices. It offers advanced features for managing and editing tag data, including UID manipulation and firmware upgrades for supported hardware.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC tags, Mifare Classic and Ultralight support, UID changer for magic cards, Tag dump editor, ChameleonUltra device management, Firmware upgrades, Tag scanner and ID logger

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MTools Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC free?

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

### Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?

MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NFC or MTools BLE RFID Reader?

NFC is rated higher. NFC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do NFC or MTools BLE RFID Reader have ads?

NFC shows ads; MTools BLE RFID Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC or MTools BLE RFID Reader?

NFC ships an update fortnightly, and MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. Most recently, NFC was updated on September 22, 2026 and MTools BLE RFID Reader on September 20, 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.*