MTools BLE RFID Reader vs Chameleon Ultra GUI
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
Chameleon Ultra GUI
Manage your Chameleon Ultra/Lite device with this application. It allows for firmware upgrades, slot management, and reading/writing cards. Explore additional functionalities for enhanced device control.
- Firmware upgrade via DFU
- Slot management
- Read and write cards
- Device control
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Control your Chameleon Ultra/Lite device from iOS Core features: - Upgrade Chameleon firmware via DFU - Manage slots - Read and write cards (Chameleon Ultra only) - Many more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chameleon Ultra GUI at 4.8 against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 3.8. Chameleon Ultra GUI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Chameleon Ultra GUI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chameleon Ultra GUI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's written reviews are positive against 86% of Chameleon Ultra GUI's.
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, Chameleon Ultra GUI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTools BLE RFID Reader | Chameleon Ultra GUI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MTools Tec Co., Ltd | Anton Savelev |
Customer experience
MTools BLE RFID Reader
Chameleon Ultra GUI
In-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
Chameleon Ultra GUI
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?
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