MTools BLE RFID Reader vs ZigBeeDirect
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
ZigBeeDirect
This app facilitates the setup and management of ZigBee Direct devices. It supports secure pairing, network configuration, and data encryption. Users can control devices and save network settings.
- Scan and pair unconfigured ZigBee Direct devices
- Establish secure sessions via Security Service
- Configure ZigBee Direct device networks
- Encrypt/decrypt data and packet handling
- Create Tunnel connections for device control
- Save and restore network parameters and device info
- Display network information and channel configuration
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* 支持扫描未配网的ZigBee Direct设备. * 支持通过Security Service建立安全回话. * 支持对未配网的ZigBee Direct设备进行组网. * 支持对收发数据的加密/解密， 组包/拆包等操作. * 支持建立Tunnel连接， 并在连接成功后发送router request. * 支持在Tunnel服务上通道收发指令， 如开关设备， 剔除设备等. * 支持保存和恢复网络参数信息及已组网的设备信息. * 支持在UI上显示网络参数信息， 支持channel可输入配置. * 支持检测手机系统蓝牙状态是否打开及监听状态更新事件.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 75% against ZigBeeDirect's 0%. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 34 months). ZigBeeDirect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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. ZigBeeDirect asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTools BLE RFID Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of ZigBeeDirect's.
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, ZigBeeDirect every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTools BLE RFID Reader | ZigBeeDirect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 34 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 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MTools Tec Co., Ltd | Telink Micro LLC |
Customer experience
MTools BLE RFID Reader
ZigBeeDirect
In-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
ZigBeeDirect
No in-app purchases
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