RS3 NFC Setup vs BLE NFC Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RS3 NFC Setup
Configure an NFC reader for various card types like iClass, PROX, and MiFare. Easily adjust settings such as card hold time, output format (decimal/HEX), and Wiegand bits. Settings are saved directly to the device's flash memory.
- NFC reader setup
- Supports iClass, PROX, ICODE, MiFare, AWID
- Configure card hold time
- Set output format (decimal/HEX)
- Control Wiegand bits
- Setup delimiters
- Persistent settings storage
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This app REQUIRES the idChamp Bluetooth Smart (BLE) NFC reader/scanner with firmware 2.0 or later, and iOS 9.0.2 It's used for setup for NFC for iClass, PROX, ICODE, MiFare, AWID, & More. Quickly and easily change settings. Select card type for ISO15693 & ISO14444A CSN, iClass CSN, Tag-It CSN, my-d CSN (Infineon), I-Code CSN (Philips, NXP), etag CSN (Secura Key), MiFare Ultralight CSN (Philips, NXP), I-tag CSN (IBM), DESFire CSN, Advant CSN (Legic), HID iClass ID, Secura Key -01, ReadyKey Pro UID, Radio Key (Secura Key -02), Nexwatch (Honeywell), NexKey, Quadrakey, KeyMate, 2Smart Key (Honeywell), Keri UID, Pyramid (Farpointe Data) PSC-1 26 Bit, Keri PSC-1 26 bit, Farpointe Data (Pyramid) PSC-1 26 bit, Keri NXT UID, ioProx (Kantech), Indala ECR Custom, Indala ASP+ Custom, Indala ASP+ UID (Motorola), Indala ASP Custom, Indala ASP UID (Motorola), Indala ASP 26 bit (Motorola), ID Teck, HiTag 2, HiTag 2 Alternate, HiTag 1 & S, HiTag 1 & S Alternate, HID Prox UID, HID Prox, GProx-II UID, EM 410x Alternate, Rosslare, EM 410x, DIGITAG, Paradox, CDVI, CASI-RUSCO (GE Security, UTC), Russwin UID, Cardax UID, Awid Setup card hold time (determine how long card must be present for read) Setup output format between decimal and HEX, control Wiegand bits output format, strip leading and trailing bits, enable/disable FAC (Facility Access Code), Reverse / Invert Wiegand bits, and more. Setup delimiters for character(s) sent before and after each scan for using the RS3 NFC reader in keyboard simulation mode. Settings are stored in RS3 unit flash memory so settings are persistent.
BLE NFC Reader
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If you want to use the APP, please contact us to get Chilitag BLE NFC Reader. We will send the sample to you, and provide various RFID solutions for you. Chilitag BLE NFC Reader features: ►Supports communication via Mifare,Topaz and Felica ►Supports NFC Tag Type 1 ~ 4 & Type V ►Supports ISO 14443 A IOS Video: https://youtu.be/gOCFLUmvjJY Chilitag Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXiLpwoyTzTMGry8By-qkzA WEBSITE : http://www.chilitag.com.tw/ Address: 14F.-1, NO.29, HAIBIAN RD., LINGYA DIST., KAOHSIUNG CITY 802, TAIWAN (R.O.C.) Phone: +886 79718899
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BLE NFC Reader at every 10 days against RS3 NFC Setup's every 5 months. BLE NFC Reader also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.6). 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.
RS3 NFC Setup ships an update every 5 months, BLE NFC Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RS3 NFC Setup | BLE NFC Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | CHILITAG |
In-app purchases
RS3 NFC Setup
No in-app purchases
BLE NFC Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RS3 NFC Setup free?
Is BLE NFC Reader free?
Do RS3 NFC Setup or BLE NFC Reader have ads?
Which is updated more often, RS3 NFC Setup or BLE NFC Reader?
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