MTools BLE RFID Reader vs Keyboard DFU Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MTools BLE RFID Reader
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.
- 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
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MTools BLE App is an all-in-one App for PN532 BLE, PCR532, ChameleonUltra, ChameleonUltra Dev Kit, ChameleonLite and Pixl.js devices. It supports reading and writing of Mifare Classic 1K, Mifare Classic 4K, Mifare Ultralight, Mifare Ultralight C, NTAG203, NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, Mifare Desfire, Mifare Plus and other NFC tags with APDU command. Mifare Classic Tools UI friendly Mifare Dump editor full dump reading Tag formatter Partial and full sectors writing UID Changer Gen1A, Gen2, Gen3 & Gen4 Magic card support Mifare Ultralight Mifare DESFire GEN4 GUI Configuration to Mifare Classic Ultralight DESFire Shadow mode settings UID/SAK/ATQA/ATS Password ChameleonUltra Slot Manager Quick Reading & Simulating Slot Dump Button settings Mifare Classic Settings Mfkey32 Firmware Upgrade Pixl.js BLE File Transfer Dump uploader Slot name editor Firmware Upgrade Tag Scanner ID Logger Tag ID Sharing Mifare Dump Importing by bin, mct or json Share dump as bin, mct or json Dump to Keys Mifare Keys Public Keys Private keys by user History keys by card OTA Tool Firmwre Repository File selectable Upgrading process
Keyboard DFU Tool
This utility app automatically upgrades the firmware for Bluetooth keyboards connected to iPads. It searches for and identifies compatible keyboards, then downloads and installs the appropriate firmware based on user selection.
- Automatic Bluetooth keyboard firmware upgrade
- Search and identify iPad Bluetooth keyboards
- Automatic firmware download
- User-selected firmware installation
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This application mainly provides automatic upgrade of Bluetooth keyboard firmware . Its main function is to search and identify the iPad Bluetooth keyboard， automatically download firmware according to the user's selection ，then upgrade the keyboard.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MTools BLE RFID Reader at Free against Keyboard DFU Tool's $0.99. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1). Keyboard DFU Tool's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download; Keyboard DFU Tool costs $0.99 up front. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Keyboard DFU Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keyboard DFU Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTools BLE RFID Reader has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keyboard DFU Tool's.
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, Keyboard DFU Tool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTools BLE RFID Reader | Keyboard DFU Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MTools Tec Co., Ltd | 赵杰 李 |
Customer experience
MTools BLE RFID Reader
Keyboard DFU Tool
In-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
Keyboard DFU Tool
No in-app purchases
Questions
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