BLECM Development Kit vs MTools BLE RFID Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLECM Development Kit
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Microchip's BLECM (Bluetooth Low Energy Client Module) Development Kit is designed to enable you to quickly and easily connect an embedded system for monitoring and control using this iPhone application which also serves as a gateway for remote monitoring/control with a cloud-based server, such as Amazon Web Services(AWS). This will reduce the learning curve and help you get connected using Bluetooth quickly. The BLECM Development Kit is available from Microchip Direct.
MTools BLE RFID Reader
This application allows users to read and write various NFC tags using compatible hardware devices. It offers tools for managing tag data, changing UIDs, and configuring advanced settings for specific tag types and development boards.
- Read/write Mifare and NTAG tags
- UID changer for magic cards
- GEN4 GUI configuration
- ChameleonUltra slot management
- Tag scanner and ID logger
- Mifare dump import/export
- OTA firmware upgrades
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLECM Development Kit at none against MTools BLE RFID Reader's 1. BLECM Development Kit also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MTools BLE RFID Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLECM Development Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BLECM Development Kit | MTools BLE RFID Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microchip Technology Inc. | MTools Tec Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
BLECM Development Kit
No in-app purchases
MTools BLE RFID Reader
- MTools Premium$8.99
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