Comparison

RFID Scout vs NFC Tag Manager

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Simplified RFID Inventory
  • RFID Tag Model Identification
  • RFID Audits with Product Validation
  • RFID Tag Location
  • Export data to CSV
  • Online Dashboard Access
Features
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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

About

NFC Tag Manager

Easily read and write NFC tags with support for plain text and URL content. Features include tag creation, cleaning, and viewing recently accessed tags.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Create NFC tags
  • Clean NFC tags
  • View recent tags
  • Supports plain text
  • Supports URL content
Features
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Read, write and manage NDEF tags. Tap a tag to see exactly what it holds — every record, the chip it uses, its size and how much room is left. Write what you actually need: - Links, text and notes - Wi-Fi networks, so guests join by tapping a sticker - Numbers to call, emails and text messages - A place on a map - A chat in WhatsApp or Telegram - Home Assistant tags, actions, events and dashboards - Several records on one tag, in the order you choose Everything you read or write is kept in a library you can name, annotate and search. Erase a tag to start over, or lock it for good when it is final. Ideas and requests are welcome.

Screenshots

RFID Scout4 screens
NFC Tag Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Manager at 4.7 against RFID Scout's 2.2. NFC Tag Manager also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). RFID Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. NFC Tag Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RFID Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tag Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tag Manager has 164 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of RFID Scout's written reviews are positive against 62% of NFC Tag Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, NFC Tag Manager every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RFID Scout versus NFC Tag Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID ScoutNFC Tag Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (26 ratings)4.7 (164 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26164 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenthil KumarBruno Goncalves

Customer experience

RFID Scout

All ratings26 ratings
Positive26.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

NFC Tag Manager

All ratings164 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

None

RFID Scout

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Tag Manager

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is RFID Scout free?
RFID Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tag Manager free?
NFC Tag Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RFID Scout or NFC Tag Manager?
NFC Tag Manager is rated higher. RFID Scout averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NFC Tag Manager averages 4.7 from 164 ratings.
Do RFID Scout or NFC Tag Manager have ads?
Neither RFID Scout nor NFC Tag Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Scout or NFC Tag Manager?
RFID Scout ships an update every 3 months, and NFC Tag Manager every 9 days. Most recently, RFID Scout was updated on October 15, 2026 and NFC Tag Manager on October 22, 2026.

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