Comparison

MTools BLE RFID Reader vs MSR Control

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
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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

About

MSR Control

This utility app allows users to manage magnetic cards using a Bluetooth-enabled MSR device. It provides functionality to read, write, and duplicate various types of magnetic stripe cards with a focus on ease of use and secure operations.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for MSR devices
  • Read, write, and copy magnetic cards
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wide magnetic card compatibility
  • Secure transaction operations
Features
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Experience the next level of magnetic card management with Easy MSR X, specifically designed to harness the power of your MSR device via Bluetooth. Whether you're in business or managing personal data, Easy MSR X offers a seamless interface to read, write, and duplicate magnetic cards with utmost ease and security. Key Features: Bluetooth Connectivity: Pair easily with your MSR device. Multi-Function: Read, write, and copy magnetic stripe cards. User-Friendly: Simplistic design for easy operation. High Compatibility: Works with a wide range of magnetic cards. Secure Transactions: Ensures safety with encrypted operations. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens
MSR Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 75% against MSR Control's 0%. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). MSR Control's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (70 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and MSR Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MSR Control holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 70 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSR Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, MSR Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MTools BLE RFID Reader versus MSR Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTools BLE RFID ReaderMSR Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)4.2 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1770 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTools Tec Co., Ltd新雨 李

Customer experience

MTools BLE RFID Reader

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative17.5%

MSR Control

All ratings70 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99
4 purchases

MSR Control

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$14.99

Questions

Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?
MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MSR Control free?
MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MTools BLE RFID Reader or MSR Control?
MSR Control is rated higher. MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MSR Control averages 4.2 from 70 ratings.
Do MTools BLE RFID Reader or MSR Control have ads?
Neither MTools BLE RFID Reader nor MSR Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTools BLE RFID Reader or MSR Control?
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, and MSR Control fortnightly. Most recently, MTools BLE RFID Reader was updated on September 20, 2026 and MSR Control on September 24, 2026.

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