# NFC Tools & RFID Scanner vs Matrix Panel Plus

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner at 4.4 against Matrix Panel Plus's 2.9. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 11). Matrix Panel Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Matrix Panel Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 323 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's written reviews are positive against 31% of Matrix Panel Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Matrix Panel Plus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Tools & RFID Scanner | Matrix Panel Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-tools-and-rfid-scanner/id6444315014/reviews)** | [2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-panel-plus/id6743264417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) | [聪 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798210024) |

## 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 |


### Matrix Panel Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-panel-plus/id6743264417)

Control your Matrix LED Pixel Display with this app. Create custom pixel art, dynamic animations, and personalized messages. It offers enhanced functionality and a new design for creative control.

**Highlights:** Create custom pixel art, Display dynamic animations, Send personalized messages, Enhanced functionality, Fresh new design

**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 Matrix Panel Plus free?

Matrix Panel Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or Matrix Panel Plus?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is rated higher. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Matrix Panel Plus averages 2.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or Matrix Panel Plus have ads?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; Matrix Panel Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner or Matrix Panel Plus?

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Matrix Panel Plus every 8 days. Most recently, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner was updated on September 26, 2026 and Matrix Panel Plus on August 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*