Comparison

MTools BLE RFID Reader vs Zebra Digital ID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Read full description

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

About

Zebra Digital ID

Features
Read full description

Allow your employees, students, visitors, members, or volunteers to receive and keep their Digital ID to use for mobile identification, access, or a Status Check with the Zebra Digital ID App. The App is developed for Apple mobile devices, holds Digital IDs, and has an active connection with CardStudio 2.0. Design, manage, and issue Digital IDs in CardStudio 2.0. A Digital ID in the app can easily be updated. Changes to data are pushed immediately. The card holder is alerted that a new ID is available with an email and push message from the app. The card holder can accept and open their Digital ID to use as an Employee Badge, Student ID, Member ID, or temporary ID.

Screenshots

MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens
Zebra Digital ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zebra Digital ID at none against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 1. MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zebra Digital ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, Zebra Digital ID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MTools BLE RFID Reader versus Zebra Digital ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTools BLE RFID ReaderZebra Digital ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTools Tec Co., LtdZebra Technologies Corporation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99
None

Zebra Digital ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?
MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zebra Digital ID free?
Zebra Digital ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MTools BLE RFID Reader or Zebra Digital ID have ads?
Neither MTools BLE RFID Reader nor Zebra Digital ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTools BLE RFID Reader or Zebra Digital ID?
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, and Zebra Digital ID every 2 months. Most recently, MTools BLE RFID Reader was updated on September 20, 2026 and Zebra Digital ID on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons