Comparison

MTools BLE RFID Reader vs Nation RFID

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

Nation RFID

Features
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RFID device management software, which supports connecting devices for functions such as reading, writing, locking, deactivating and configuration.

Screenshots

MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens
Nation RFID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nation RFID at none against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 1. Nation RFID also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, Nation RFID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MTools BLE RFID Reader versus Nation RFID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTools BLE RFID ReaderNation RFID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTools Tec Co., Ltd深圳市国芯物联科技有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99
None

Nation RFID

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 Nation RFID free?
Nation RFID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MTools BLE RFID Reader or Nation RFID have ads?
Neither MTools BLE RFID Reader nor Nation RFID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTools BLE RFID Reader or Nation RFID?
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, and Nation RFID every 3 weeks. Most recently, MTools BLE RFID Reader was updated on September 20, 2026 and Nation RFID on September 18, 2026.

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