Comparison

SerialMagic Keys vs Simple RFID

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

Simple RFID

Streamline inventory management with this mobile application. It allows you to program RFID tags, search for specific items using the RFID reader, and customize various settings. Enhance your inventory counting process with advanced RFID capabilities.

Highlights
  • Program RFID tags
  • Lookup product library
  • Search & Locate items
  • Adjust RFID settings
  • Inventory counting
Features
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Simple RFID turns your mobile device and RFID reader into a fast, accurate inventory system. Count a whole store in minutes instead of hours, and keep your stock data accurate every day. INVENTORY AUDITS • Create audits and scan whole areas in one pass. No line-of-sight needed. • See what's missing, what's extra and what needs attention right away. • Work through pending actions item by item, and print them when you need a paper copy. ADD TO INVENTORY • Receive new stock by scanning it straight into your inventory. • Pick the vendor and products and add upload details as you go. ORDERS • Create orders and scan products to fill them. • Check each item before it ships so the right product goes out. PROGRAM RFID TAGS • Look up any product in your library and encode a tag in seconds. • Write tags one at a time or in bulk. • Archive tags that are no longer in use. SEARCH & LOCATE • Find a specific item with the reader guiding you to it, even when it's hidden behind other stock or out of sight. SCAN TO PRINT • Scan items and send them straight to label printing using your templates. SAVED SCANS & RAW TAG VIEW • Save scans to come back to later. • See raw tag data for troubleshooting and advanced work. READER CONNECTION & SETTINGS • Connect your RFID reader over Bluetooth. • Adjust reader settings to fit your space. DASHBOARD • Get an overview of your inventory activity when you sign in. Simple RFID works with your Simple RFID account. Sign in with your company credentials to get started.

Screenshots

SerialMagic Keys4 screens
Simple RFID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple RFID at none against SerialMagic Keys's 9. On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Simple RFID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SerialMagic Keys versus Simple RFID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerialMagic KeysSimple RFID
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.Andrus Logistics, LLC.

Customer experience

SerialMagic Keys

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

Simple RFID

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Simple RFID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SerialMagic Keys free?
SerialMagic Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple RFID free?
Simple RFID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SerialMagic Keys or Simple RFID have ads?
Neither SerialMagic Keys nor Simple RFID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SerialMagic Keys or Simple RFID?
SerialMagic Keys ships an update monthly, and Simple RFID monthly. Most recently, SerialMagic Keys was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple RFID on November 7, 2026.

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