# MTools BLE RFID Reader vs Auth NFC

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTools BLE RFID Reader | Auth NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-nfc/id6504435036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MTools Tec Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531056218) | [Thomas Wixson](https://appshunter.io/developer/645728649) |

## What reviewers say

### MTools BLE RFID Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtools-ble-rfid-reader/id1531345398)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MTools Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


### Auth NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auth-nfc/id6504435036)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*