Comparison

MTools BLE RFID Reader vs Noise Meter

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 various NFC tags using compatible hardware devices. It offers tools for managing tag data, changing UIDs, and configuring advanced settings for specific tag types and development boards.

Highlights
  • Read/write Mifare and NTAG tags
  • UID changer for magic cards
  • GEN4 GUI configuration
  • ChameleonUltra slot management
  • Tag scanner and ID logger
  • Mifare dump import/export
  • OTA firmware upgrades
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

Noise Meter

Features
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Noise Meter measures the sound around you in real time, with a precision instrument dial that shows the current decibel level at a glance. Track maximum, minimum and average levels along with a live graph of how the noise changes over time. ■ Features • Real-time decibel (dB) measurement using your device microphone • Instrument-style dial with a 0-140 dB color-coded scale • Max / Min / Average statistics • Live noise-over-time graph • Save measurements and review them later • Noise level guide — compare everyday sounds (library, conversation, traffic, concert) • 85 dB hearing-safety warning line • Share your results ■ Great for • Logging noise from neighbors or daily life • Checking the sound environment of an office, cafe or study room • Inspecting workplace noise levels • Measuring how quiet your sleep or focus space is Audio captured by the microphone is analyzed in real time only — it is never recorded or saved. Note: This app is for reference and does not replace medical or professional-grade sound measurement. Readings vary with your device's microphone.

Screenshots

MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens
Noise Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noise Meter at none against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 1. MTools BLE RFID Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Noise Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, Noise Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MTools BLE RFID Reader versus Noise Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTools BLE RFID ReaderNoise Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTools Tec Co., LtdByung Kwon Jeon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99
None

Noise Meter

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 Noise Meter free?
Noise Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MTools BLE RFID Reader or Noise Meter have ads?
Noise Meter shows ads; MTools BLE RFID Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, MTools BLE RFID Reader or Noise Meter?
MTools BLE RFID Reader ships an update every 4 days, and Noise Meter every 2 months. Most recently, MTools BLE RFID Reader was updated on November 7, 2026 and Noise Meter on October 31, 2026.

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