MTools BLE RFID Reader vs BTerm
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
BTerm
This app acts as a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) terminal, enabling console access to network switches and embedded devices. It's ideal for managing equipment when traditional serial cables or network connections are unavailable. Features include essential keys, remote debugging, and log saving.
- BLE terminal functionality
- Console access for switches
- Embedded device management
- Remote debugging support
- Log saving and sharing
- Built-in common keys (ESC, TAB, CTL, arrows)
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BTerm - BLE Terminal (BLE终端) BTerm 是一个蓝牙 (BLE) 终端，可用于 提供Console接口的交换机(如 思科，华三，华为，锐捷等品牌的交换机) 或 支持串口登录的嵌入式设备（BTerm 需要配合 串口转蓝牙适配器 使用）。方便在无法使用串口线连接或无网络连接的情况下登录管理设备。 功能与特色： - 内置 ESC, TAB, CTL, 方向键等常用按键 - 支持远程调试, 可以让远程的调试人员通过远程控制功能调试设备 - 支持日志保存分享
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BTerm at 5.0 against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 3.8. BTerm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BTerm asks for nothing beyond the download.
BTerm 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, BTerm every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTools BLE RFID Reader | BTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 2 |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MTools Tec Co., Ltd | 杭州良匠网络技术有限公司 |
Customer experience
MTools BLE RFID Reader
BTerm
In-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
BTerm
No in-app purchases
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