Comparison

MTools BLE RFID Reader vs Auth NFC

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

Auth NFC

This app provides a secure way to manage your accounts using NFC technology for an extra layer of protection. It allows for easy import/export of accounts and offers options to store secrets locally or on external NFC tags and YubiKeys.

Highlights
  • NFC-based security
  • Import/export accounts
  • Store secrets on NFC tags/YubiKeys
  • Two-factor authentication
  • QR code backups
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Auth NFC is a simple authenticator that uses NFC for an added layer of security. • Easily import/export your accounts. • Store account secrets on your phone or off-device on NFC tags or YubiKeys. • Enable two-factor authentication requiring password + NFC tag. • Generate QR codes of your accounts for storing a photo backup. Auth NFC securely stores your secrets using industry-standard encryption and hashing algorithms. All data is stored locally on your device unless you choose to store individual secrets on NFC tags. You may export your accounts, including secrets, in plaintext or encrypted. Always store exported files securely.

Screenshots

MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens
Auth NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auth NFC at 5.0 against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 3.8. Auth NFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auth NFC 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, Auth NFC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MTools BLE RFID Reader versus Auth NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTools BLE RFID ReaderAuth NFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTools Tec Co., LtdThomas Wixson

Customer experience

MTools BLE RFID Reader

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

Auth NFC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99
None

Auth NFC

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 Auth NFC free?
Auth NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MTools BLE RFID Reader or Auth NFC?
Auth NFC is rated higher. MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Auth NFC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MTools BLE RFID Reader or Auth NFC have ads?
Neither MTools BLE RFID Reader nor Auth NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTools BLE RFID Reader or Auth NFC?
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, and Auth NFC every 4 months. Most recently, MTools BLE RFID Reader was updated on October 10, 2026 and Auth NFC on September 26, 2026.

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