Comparison

NFC Tools vs Hillstone Secure Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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

Screenshots

NFC Tools3 screens
Hillstone Secure Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hillstone Secure Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Tools versus Hillstone Secure Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ToolsHillstone Secure Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBulb Network Technology Co., LimitedHillstone Networks Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tools

One-time1
  • NFC永久会员$1.99
None

Hillstone Secure Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hillstone Secure Connect free?
Hillstone Secure Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Tools or Hillstone Secure Connect have ads?
NFC Tools shows ads; Hillstone Secure Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, NFC Tools or Hillstone Secure Connect?
NFC Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hillstone Secure Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, NFC Tools was updated on September 20, 2026 and Hillstone Secure Connect on September 17, 2026.

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