# RFID Scout vs Microchip SmartConnect

The clearest difference is rating: RFID Scout at 2.2 against Microchip SmartConnect's 1.0. RFID Scout also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RFID Scout holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFID Scout has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFID Scout | Microchip SmartConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senthil Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475211328) | [Microchip Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368610396) |

## What reviewers say

### RFID Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-scout/id1043009124)

This utility app connects to specific Bluetooth RFID readers to perform inventory, identify tag models, conduct audits by validating tag information against product data, and locate RFID tags by showing relative distance.

**Highlights:** Simplified RFID Inventory, RFID Tag Model Identification, RFID Audits with Product Validation, RFID Tag Location, Export data to CSV, Online Dashboard Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Microchip SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044)

This application serves as a container for various Bluetooth Low Energy profile applications. It is designed for demonstrating functionalities with specific development kits and software. It supports a range of health and device information profiles.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy profiles, Alert Notification, Heart Rate monitoring, Health Thermometer, Custom Serial Chat, Device Information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RFID Scout free?

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

### Is Microchip SmartConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RFID Scout or Microchip SmartConnect?

RFID Scout is rated higher. RFID Scout averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Microchip SmartConnect averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RFID Scout or Microchip SmartConnect have ads?

Neither RFID Scout nor Microchip SmartConnect shows ads.

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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.*