NFC Tools vs Hillstone Secure Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Tools
Easily read and write various types of information to NFC tags. Automate tasks like connecting to Wi-Fi, opening web links, or sending messages with a simple tap. Supports business cards, locations, and HomeKit devices.
- Read and write NFC tag information
- Save vCards to contacts
- Automate device actions via NFC
- Open web links and connect to Wi-Fi
- Read text and phone numbers
- Send SMS and emails
- Control HomeKit devices
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Smart read and write NFC tags. ----- NFC ----- Read and write NFC information. This application gives you the possibility to read and write different types of NFC information. -Business card: read vCard and save it directly to your address book. -Shortcuts. Start the automatic device through NFC. The old iPhone can also automate homekit. -Location: read geographic coordinates and view them on the map. -Network links. Open a saved web page address. -Wi Fi: connect to a Wi Fi network. -Text. Read the text and work with it. -Phone number: read a phone number and start a call. -SMS: send imessage/sms. -E-mail. Send email. -Homekit: open the homekit device
Hillstone Secure Connect
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Hillstone Secure Connect is a secure access client developed by Hillstone Networks. Users can connect to the Hillstone NGFW devices via the client, so as to access internal servers and carry out remote mobile office under an enterprise-level security protection. Main features of Hillstone Secure Connect client: - Establish a secure connection with Hillstone NGFW devices - Display user connection status - View User Log
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hillstone Secure Connect at none against NFC Tools's 1. Hillstone Secure Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hillstone Secure Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Hillstone Secure Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Tools | Hillstone Secure Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bulb Network Technology Co., Limited | Hillstone Networks Inc. |
In-app purchases
NFC Tools
- NFC永久会员$1.99
Hillstone Secure Connect
No in-app purchases
