# MTools BLE RFID Reader vs ESP

The clearest difference is rating: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 3.8 against ESP's 1.0. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1). ESP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ESP 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTools BLE RFID Reader | ESP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-bluetooth/id1636236612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MTools Tec Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531056218) | [ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071176699) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ESP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-bluetooth/id1636236612)

This utility app facilitates BLE data communication with IoT devices via Bluetooth. It allows for device connection and custom data transmission, but requires external devices to be powered on for successful searching and connection.

**Highlights:** BLE data communication, Bluetooth protocol support, IoT device connection, Custom data transmission, Device searching and connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?

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

### Is ESP free?

ESP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

MTools BLE RFID Reader is rated higher. MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ESP averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither MTools BLE RFID Reader nor ESP shows ads.

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