MTools BLE RFID Reader vs TagAccess
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
TagAccess
This utility app allows users to connect to and control RFID readers via Bluetooth. It offers features for data formatting, tag inventory management, and executing various RFID commands for enhanced productivity.
- Bluetooth pairing
- Data formatting and keystroke input
- RFID tag inventory dashboard
- RFID command execution (Inventory, Read, Write, Find, Lock, Kill)
- RFID profile management
- SGTIN operations
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Simple to Connect, Easy to Configure. Give You Complete Control over RFID tags. 1. Easy pairing via Bluetooth. 2. Data formatting and read tag as keystroke increase flexibility and productivity. 3. Complete visibility of RFID tag inventory with a clear dashboard showing performance, asset counting and signal power. 4. RFID commands such as Tag Inventory, Reading, Writing, Finding, Locking and Killing by Unitech RFID Readers. 5. RFID profile repository for adding, editing and deleting which enables user to switch to the corresponding profile for different scene when operating RFID command. 6. SGTIN operations such as SGTIN Inventory and SGTIN Match by Unitech RFID Readers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 75% against TagAccess's 0%. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). TagAccess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TagAccess asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTools BLE RFID Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. 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 0% of TagAccess's.
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, TagAccess every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTools BLE RFID Reader | TagAccess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 months |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MTools Tec Co., Ltd | Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd., |
Customer experience
MTools BLE RFID Reader
TagAccess
In-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
TagAccess
No in-app purchases
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