# NFC Tools & RFID Scanner vs ToolTrace

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner at 4.4 against ToolTrace's 1.0. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). ToolTrace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ToolTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 327 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of ToolTrace's.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, ToolTrace every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner | ToolTrace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltrace/id6670764481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) | [Mercantec](https://appshunter.io/developer/496300723) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014)

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

**Highlights:** Read and write NFC Forum tag types, Decode RFID/HID tags, Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions), Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs), Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning, QR and barcode generation/scanning, Bluetooth device finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Air NFC Tag Annual Trial | $29.99 | per year |


### ToolTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltrace/id6670764481)

This app helps businesses manage shared tools, tracking who has taken what. Users can log tool usage, see who has it, and contact them easily. It also allows for adding images and intended storage locations.

**Highlights:** Track shared tool usage, Log tool check-outs, View who has which tool, Contact tool users, Add tool images, Specify tool storage location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ToolTrace free?

ToolTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or ToolTrace?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while ToolTrace averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or ToolTrace have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; ToolTrace does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or ToolTrace?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and ToolTrace every 7 months. Most recently, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner was updated on October 12, 2026 and ToolTrace on October 13, 2026.

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