RFID Scout vs Potdeco
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RFID Scout
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.
- Simplified RFID Inventory
- RFID Tag Model Identification
- RFID Audits with Product Validation
- RFID Tag Location
- Export data to CSV
- Online Dashboard Access
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RFID Scout works with Zebra RFD8500 RFID / TSL® 1128 Bluetooth® Handheld UHF RFID Reader and can, 1. Perform simplified RFID Inventory 2 .Assist in the Identification of RFID Tag Models 3 .Conduct RFID Audits by validating the RFID tag against product information 4. Locate RFID tag RFID Inventory - RFID Scout can be used to perform RFID inventory (or cycle counts). The RFID inventory data can be exported as a CSV file or can be accessed from an online dashboard. RFID Tag Identifier - Assist in the identification of RFID tag model by narrowing down the list of potential tags based on the information from the RFID tag. RFID Audits - The app can be used to conduct RFID audits which validates the information from the RFID tag against the product information. The dashboard provides a detailed audit report with the issues observed during the audit. Tag Range - The app can be used to locate RFID tag. Given the pattern of the tag, app shows the tag's relative distance in percentage The apps needs to be connected to a Zebra RFD8500 RFID / TSL® 1128 Bluetooth® Handheld UHF RFID reader through Bluetooth to read RFID tags. Dashboard url is https://rfidscout.dataqtechnologies.com
Potdeco
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The Potdeco product scanner scans barcodes and QR codes from the Pot&Deco catalog and shows you the right prices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RFID Scout at every 3 months against Potdeco's every 7 months. RFID Scout also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, Potdeco every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RFID Scout | Potdeco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Senthil Kumar | Tom Rombaut |
In-app purchases
RFID Scout
No in-app purchases
Potdeco
No in-app purchases
