Comparison

Proximity vs MTools BLE RFID Reader

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

Head to head
About

Proximity

This utility helps determine the correct number and facility code for access cards or fobs. It converts binary or hexadecimal card values into usable data, and can also reverse the process by generating binary values from facility codes and card numbers.

Highlights
  • Binary to number conversion
  • Hexadecimal to number conversion
  • Number to binary generation
  • Supports multiple bit lengths
  • Supports numerous card formats
  • Reverse calculation functionality
Features
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Have a "naked" access card or fob and need to determine its appropriate number and facility code? If you're able to extract the binary or hexadecimal value then Proximity will do the rest. The first calculator of Proximity works one of two ways: By inputting the raw binary value of the card or by inputting the hex equivalent. To use the binary input, simply tap on the box and type in the binary value. The counter in the lower-right corner of the box will keep track of the amount of digits currently displayed. To use the hex input, tap on the box and enter the hex value. Once complete, select the bit length from the wheel below. This is only necessary when calculating from a hex value. After tapping on calculate, the output will be displayed. If there is more than one system in the same bit length, tap on Next to cycle through the different formats. The second calculator is simply the reverse of the first: 
Input the facility code, card number, select the format, and tap calculate to generate the raw binary value. More formats will be released in future versions so long as the information is acquired. If there's a format not on this app and you have the breakdown information, send it to me and I'll fulfill the request. Currently supports the following formats: 26 bits HID® Standard (H10301) 26 bits Indala 31 bits HID® ADT 33 bits HID® Standard (D10202) 34 bits HID® Standard (H10306) 34 bits HID® Northern (N1002) 34 bits Indala Optus 35 bits HID® Corporate 1000® 36 bits Simplex 36 bits Lenel 36 bits S2 37 bits HID® Farpointe (H10304) 37 bits HID® (no Facility Code) (H10302) 37 bits HID® PointGuard 37 bits Software House 40 bits Casi Rusco 40 bits XceedID 40 bits Honeywell (P10001) 48 bits HID® Corporate 1000® Disclaimer:
 HID® and Corporate 1000® are registered trademarks of HID Global Corporation or its affiliates. This application is not affiliated with nor endorsed by HID Global Corporation. Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 8.0 or later and iPad on iOS 12.0 or later. Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com

About

MTools BLE RFID Reader

This application allows users to read and write data to various NFC tags using compatible BLE devices. It offers advanced features for managing and editing tag data, including UID manipulation and firmware upgrades for supported hardware.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Mifare Classic and Ultralight support
  • UID changer for magic cards
  • Tag dump editor
  • ChameleonUltra device management
  • Firmware upgrades
  • Tag scanner and ID logger
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

Screenshots

Proximity4 screens
MTools BLE RFID Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTools BLE RFID Reader at 75% against Proximity's 25%. MTools BLE RFID Reader also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 14 months). Proximity's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download; Proximity costs $1.99 up front. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Proximity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proximity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTools BLE RFID Reader has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Proximity's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTools BLE RFID Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proximity ships an update every 14 months, MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Proximity versus MTools BLE RFID Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProximityMTools BLE RFID Reader
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarren DomeniciMTools Tec Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Proximity

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

MTools BLE RFID Reader

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative17.5%

In-app purchases

None

Proximity

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MTools BLE RFID Reader

One-time1
  • MTools Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Proximity free?
Proximity costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTools BLE RFID Reader free?
MTools BLE RFID Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Proximity or MTools BLE RFID Reader?
Proximity is rated higher. Proximity averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MTools BLE RFID Reader averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Proximity or MTools BLE RFID Reader have ads?
Neither Proximity nor MTools BLE RFID Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proximity or MTools BLE RFID Reader?
Proximity ships an update every 14 months, and MTools BLE RFID Reader every 4 days. Most recently, Proximity was updated on October 1, 2026 and MTools BLE RFID Reader on October 10, 2026.

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