Comparison

SerialMagic Keys vs TracerPlus 10

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

Head to head
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.

About

TracerPlus 10

Create custom mobile apps for barcode, RFID, BLE, and GPS data collection. Configure and deploy enterprise-class applications quickly, with options to sync data to various systems and cloud services. Includes sample apps for inventory, inspections, and delivery tracking.

Highlights
  • Barcode and RFID data collection
  • GPS and BLE enabled apps
  • Drag and drop form designer
  • Customizable label and receipt printing
  • Offline mode with store and forward
  • Syncs to databases and cloud services
  • Image and signature capture
Features
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The TracerPlus Mobile Development Platform gives programmers and non-programmers the ability to create Enterprise Class Mobile Barcode, RFID, NFC, BLE, and GPS enabled Apps in minutes. Simply configure and deploy your iOS Apps in two easy steps and connect them to any software system or database. Our iOS version includes starter applications that can either be used as-is or easily modified with TracerPlus Desktop (see below to learn more) to meet your exact needs. They are preconfigured to sync collected data to a demo PTS cloud. The data synchronized can be viewed using the cloud portal. Sample Apps included: Inventory Management – Quickly scan your inventory items utilizing bar code scanning. Additionally, capture inventory based on location for more precise tracking. Fire Extinguisher Inspections – Perform weekly, monthly or yearly inspections of your fire extinguishers to make sure they are up to code. Delivery Tracking – Capture the delivery of packages including who it was delivered to, GPS coordinates and signature of recipient. IT Asset Management – Manage your list of current assets with the Asset Audit app. Asset Audit keeps a transaction history of all your asset scans. Scan Barcodes - Application to demonstrate barcode scanning on iOS. When data collection is complete, the barcodes collected can be synchronized to the demo PTS cloud. Scan RFID Tags – Demo the rapid scanning capability of RFID technology. With this sample app quickly scan RFID tags and record their location. When complete use the RFID Geiger counter feature to quickly find RFID tagged items. Collected RFID data can be synchronized and viewed in the demo PTS cloud. INSTRUCTIONS TO MODIFY OR ADD APPLICATIONS: Step 1: Create apps with TracerPlus Desktop. Step 2: Deploy your TracerPlus apps to your iOS device(s). Top Features: - Drag and drop form designer - Run unlimited TracerPlus apps on your mobile device(s) - Enterprise class RFID features - Enterprise class bar code data capture - Image capture, Signature capture, GPS and more - Fully customizable label and receipt printing - Email and text alert options - Fully configurable syncing options for real-time and batch transfer - Works in offline mode, store and forward - Supports syncing to most databases and cloud services - Data syncing to Salesforce, Excel, and text files The trusted solution for companies of all sizes, around the globe. Highlighted solutions: - IT Asset Management - Inventory Management - Work in Process Tracking - Chemical Tracking - Patient Tracking - Inventory Receiving - Cycle Counting - Route Accounting - Package Tracking - Vehicle Inspections - Building Inspections - Utility Inspections - Field Inspections - Tool Tracking - Meter Reading - Mobile Work Orders - File Tracking - Medical Equipment Tracking - Order Picking - Safety Inspections - Event Tracking - Event Attendance - Ticket Scanning - Attendee Tracking - Mobile Sales Tracking - Mobile Invoicing - VIN Scanning - Travel Expense Tracking - Many More...

Screenshots

SerialMagic Keys4 screens
TracerPlus 104 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TracerPlus 10 at none against SerialMagic Keys's 9. TracerPlus 10 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). SerialMagic Keys's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). 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. TracerPlus 10 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SerialMagic Keys ships an update monthly, TracerPlus 10 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SerialMagic Keys versus TracerPlus 10: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerialMagic KeysTracerPlus 10
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.Portable Technology Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

SerialMagic Keys

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

TracerPlus 10

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

TracerPlus 10

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SerialMagic Keys free?
SerialMagic Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TracerPlus 10 free?
TracerPlus 10 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SerialMagic Keys or TracerPlus 10 have ads?
Neither SerialMagic Keys nor TracerPlus 10 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SerialMagic Keys or TracerPlus 10?
SerialMagic Keys ships an update monthly, and TracerPlus 10 every 7 months. Most recently, SerialMagic Keys was updated on September 14, 2026 and TracerPlus 10 on September 16, 2026.

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