Comparison

RS3 NFC Setup vs MICARE PS NFC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MICARE PS NFC

Features
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MICARE PS - Missing Car Register - now with your own free app! MICARE PS is the first register that enables everyone to search for stolen classics and collector's vehicles regardless of their chassis number. Especially in the case of stolen vehicles, identification on the basis of the chassis number is almost impossible, as this is usually the first to be manipulated by the offenders. Proving that you are the original owner of the vehicle can, for example, be difficult in court - without a chassis number no vehicle identity can be assigned. Now, for the first time with MICARE PS, it is possible to combine your vehicle with a set of 10 NFC chips programmed with individual security codes, also called NFC tags. By "chipping" your vehicle with our cost-effective NFC tags the vehicle becomes uninteresting to thieves. The probability that the marked vehicle can be identified after a theft using the NFC tags attached to it thus increases significantly. The unbeatable advantage: NFC tags do not send any signals, they can neither be located nor do they consume electricity. Our NFC tags can only be read with almost any commercially available mobile phone and can only be easily and unambiguously assigned in years or decades if the exact placement is known. Whether leather seats, targa roof, chrome bumpers - you alone decide where the NFC tags are placed. A sticker in classic design for your windscreen unmistakably shows potential thieves that your vehicle is unsuitable as stolen goods. Only a chipped vehicle carries the danger for the thieves or receivers that their dark machinations can still be discovered in years to come, even if the chassis number has been removed or falsified in the meantime. The MICARE PS NFC-APP works as simple as this - Download free app - Open the app on your smartphone - Hold your smartphone directly to the NFC chip - Then press the Scan NFC chip button. - Scan the NFC chip from the back of your smartphone - The stored information is read out - You will be directly linked to the vehicle registered on MICARE PS. Become a part of our MICARE PS Community Copy the following link and register to make your vehicle unmistakable. https://www.micare-ps.com/en/user/register

Screenshots

RS3 NFC Setup4 screens
MICARE PS NFC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RS3 NFC Setup at every 5 months against MICARE PS NFC's every 27 months. MICARE PS NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RS3 NFC Setup ships an update every 5 months, MICARE PS NFC every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RS3 NFC Setup versus MICARE PS NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRS3 NFC SetupMICARE PS NFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.MICARE PS GmbH

In-app purchases

None

RS3 NFC Setup

No in-app purchases

None

MICARE PS NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RS3 NFC Setup free?
RS3 NFC Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MICARE PS NFC free?
MICARE PS NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RS3 NFC Setup or MICARE PS NFC have ads?
Neither RS3 NFC Setup nor MICARE PS NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RS3 NFC Setup or MICARE PS NFC?
RS3 NFC Setup ships an update every 5 months, and MICARE PS NFC every 27 months. Most recently, RS3 NFC Setup was updated on October 18, 2026 and MICARE PS NFC on October 13, 2026.

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