Comparison

RFID AsReader Dock vs SerialMagic Keys

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

Head to head
About

RFID AsReader Dock

This app pairs with a specific RFID reader accessory for iPhones and iPods. It allows users to easily scan RFID tags by mounting their device to the reader and initiating a scan through the app or the reader's trigger buttons.

Highlights
  • Connects to RFID reader accessory
  • Scan RFID tags
  • Use trigger buttons or in-app button
  • Compatible with iPhone/iPod
Read full description

This is an application for RFID AsReader (ASR-030D) RFID AsReader is a RFID reader for iPhone/iPod, which is connected to iPhone/iPod through lightning connector. For more information please refer to http://asreader.com/en/ ==3 steps to start reading RFID tags== 1. mount your iPhone/iPod to AsReader. please refer to manual of AsReader. 2. start this App in you iPhone/iPod 3. press one of the trigger buttons on either side of AsReader or press the "Read" button in this App. please refer to manual of AsReader to find the trigger buttons

About

SerialMagic Keys

This app enables wireless RFID GEN2 UHF, NFC, and barcode readers, along with other devices, to send data directly into iOS applications. It supports a wide range of Bluetooth scanners and sensors, making it ideal for inventory, asset tracking, and data collection tasks.

Highlights
  • Connects wireless RFID GEN2 UHF, NFC, and barcode readers
  • Integrates with sensors, scales, and other wireless devices
  • Sends data directly into iOS apps
  • Supports a wide range of Bluetooth scanner models
  • Enables data input for inventory, asset tracking, and more
  • Reads and writes NDEF data
  • Simulates keyboard input for data posting
Features
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SerialMagic Keys provides a simple yet powerful way to connect wireless RFID GEN2 UHF, NFC & barcode readers, meters, sensors, scales, and other wireless devices to easily get data into iOS apps. Why not just use Bluetooth HID (keyboard mode) devices? Many Bluetooth devices are not supported on iOS, and when they are apps must be updated to work. For example use BLE and MFi devices like idChamp® RFID & NFC readers like NF4, RS4, RS3, 1862, 1128, Allflex RS420, LPR, GPR+ Livestock & readers and countless other models with ALL iOS apps that take typed input, e.g. FileMaker Go. RFID-NFC and barcode enable web apps and native apps for inventory, cycle counting, asset tracking, book scouting, package tracking, medical apps - all apps can be RFID, NFC, Barcode, Sensor enabled with SerialMagic Keys. Supports more Bluetooth scanner models than any product of its kind. Scanfob®, idChamp®, BlueSnap caBLE(tm) Bluetooth to RS232 (BLE) dongles. Bluetooth CaBLE can iOS enable virtually any RS-232 device to iOS. Scanfob® 3002i 2D barcode scanner, Scanfob® 2006 laser barcode scanner, Koamtac KDC Scanners, Socket CHS Scanners, 8Qi, Honeywell, Symbol, and hundreds more. Also works with Bluetooth UHF GEN2 RFID readers like Scanfob® Ultra-BB2, Scanfob® Qid, idChamp EUB 4-port, EUA 1-port embedded Gen2 UHF RFID readers CipherLab 1862, TSL 1128 and NFC readers like Scanfob® NFC-BB2. Read & write NDEF data using idChamp® NF4 & RS4. Keyboard simulation can post NDEF data to any app that can accept keystrokes. Read HID Corporate 1000 cards, iClass, Seos, PROX, HID Mobile Access BLE credentials, Apple Student ID, and more using idChamp NF4, and RS4 for high security applications. Write UHF GEN2 EPC and user memory tags with Scanfob® Ultra-BB2, idChamp 1862, idChamp 1128, and more. Measure distance with Leica Disto E7100i, E7500i, etc. and post Keyboard simulation post measurements to all apps that accepts keystrokes. Use measurement rounding feature for simplified use e.g. round to nearest fraction of foot, meter, inch. Post PosiTector 6000 probe coating thickness measurements to any iOS app. Note when using app with non-genuine scanner, registration code may be needed.

Screenshots

RFID AsReader Dock4 screens
SerialMagic Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SerialMagic Keys at 83% against RFID AsReader Dock's 0%. SerialMagic Keys also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). RFID AsReader Dock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. SerialMagic Keys sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. RFID AsReader Dock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFID AsReader Dock ships an update every 3 months, SerialMagic Keys monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
RFID AsReader Dock versus SerialMagic Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID AsReader DockSerialMagic Keys
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterisk CorporationSerialio Ltd.

Customer experience

RFID AsReader Dock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SerialMagic Keys

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

RFID AsReader Dock

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

SerialMagic Keys

One-time9
  • Enable RFID-NFC User Data Reading & Writing$19.99
  • Built-in NFC reading$19.99
  • Allow Special Key(s)$19.99
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  • Enable Data Handling$24.99
  • More supported scanners$29.99
  • Laser Measurer support$49.99
  • S3 Scale Head support$79.99
  • PosiTector 6000 support$89.99
  • Advanced Posting Mode$99.99

Questions

Is RFID AsReader Dock free?
RFID AsReader Dock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SerialMagic Keys free?
SerialMagic Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RFID AsReader Dock or SerialMagic Keys have ads?
Neither RFID AsReader Dock nor SerialMagic Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID AsReader Dock or SerialMagic Keys?
RFID AsReader Dock ships an update every 3 months, and SerialMagic Keys monthly. Most recently, RFID AsReader Dock was updated on September 23, 2026 and SerialMagic Keys on October 1, 2026.

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