TSL Reader Configuration vs NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TSL Reader Configuration
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TSL® Reader Configuration utility allows the user to configure the barcode scan engine in TSL® Bluetooth® UHF RFID Readers and also to control the Bluetooth® auto-reconnect option (may require reader firmware update) This app can only be used with TSL® Bluetooth® readers, such as the TSL® 1166 Bluetooth® Rugged UHF reader. Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd (TSL®) specialises in the design, development and manufacture of Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) and other multi-technology mobile device peripherals that are used to track products, assets, data or personnel. RFID devices are typically used in transport logistics, stock inventory control, and collection of personnel data and attendance. Reader Configuration provides an easy method of enabling, disabling and changing parameters for a wide range of barcode symbologies.
NFC
Easily read and write data to NFC chips with a user-friendly interface. Supports various data types like text, websites, and contacts, with options for password protection and color-coded tags for organization. Store records in iCloud for convenience.
- Read NFC data
- Write NFC data
- Support iCloud storage
- Password protection for NFC
- Color-coded data tags
- Write various data types
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The NFC Helper can read and write NFC chips through a simple and portable user interface. Put your device close to the NFC chip, and you can write data and read NFC data. Support iCloud to store read records Support NFC to write content and set password to enhance security The NFC Helper can record any standard information on an NFC tag and is compatible with any NFC device. Write data support: -A simple text -A website -E-mail -Contacts -Telephone numbers -Predefined text -Personalize data. Etc At the same time, the color mark of the written data is added, which is convenient to distinguish the important level of the data NFC Helper provides convenience for life, come and experience it ~
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TSL Reader Configuration at none against NFC's 2. TSL Reader Configuration also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). NFC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. NFC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TSL Reader Configuration asks for nothing beyond the download.
TSL Reader Configuration ships an update every 8 months, NFC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TSL Reader Configuration | NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd | ErxiangHeyi Information |
In-app purchases
TSL Reader Configuration
No in-app purchases
NFC
- LifeTime$7.99
- LifeTime$12.99
Questions
Is TSL Reader Configuration free?
Is NFC free?
Do TSL Reader Configuration or NFC have ads?
Which is updated more often, TSL Reader Configuration or NFC?
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