Comparison

RS3 NFC Setup vs Altis NFC Kit

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

Altis NFC Kit

Features
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With the NFC Kit app you can read, write to, and encode tasks onto your NFC tags and other NFC chips. The NFC Kit is easy to use and can be used to store information on your NFC tags so they work with any NFC device. For instance, it's simple to keep your contact information, a URL, a phone number, your social media profile, or even a location.. Preset variables, conditions, and advanced tasks are also available so you may make more complex actions. Application is optimized for NTag 213 chips. You can easily delete or lock the NFC tag or card as you wish with Altis NFC Kit!

Screenshots

RS3 NFC Setup4 screens
Altis NFC Kit2 screens

Verdict

The call

RS3 NFC Setup and Altis NFC Kit are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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, Altis NFC Kit every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RS3 NFC Setup versus Altis NFC Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRS3 NFC SetupAltis NFC Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.Altis Teknoloji

In-app purchases

None

RS3 NFC Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Altis NFC Kit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RS3 NFC Setup free?
RS3 NFC Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Altis NFC Kit free?
Altis NFC Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RS3 NFC Setup or Altis NFC Kit have ads?
Neither RS3 NFC Setup nor Altis NFC Kit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RS3 NFC Setup or Altis NFC Kit?
RS3 NFC Setup ships an update every 5 months, and Altis NFC Kit every 6 months. Most recently, RS3 NFC Setup was updated on October 18, 2026 and Altis NFC Kit on October 15, 2026.

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