Comparison

TSL Reader Configuration vs RFID Tools

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

Head to head
About

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.

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RFID Tools

Features
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RFID Tools APP is a professional UHF RFID and Bluetooth device management application designed for inventory control, data collection, and device operation. It supports comprehensive UHF tag operations including inventory, read/write, lock, and kill functions, with additional barcode scanning capability for compatible Bluetooth devices such as the R6 series. The app features data collection and export functions, enabling efficient batch tag management. It is an ideal solution for various industries including warehousing and logistics, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and libraries/archives. Key advantages include multi-device compatibility, an intuitive user interface, and industry-specific workflow optimization to streamline operations and digitize asset management processes.

Screenshots

TSL Reader Configuration4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TSL Reader Configuration at 9.3 against RFID Tools's 14. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TSL Reader Configuration ships an update every 8 months, RFID Tools every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TSL Reader Configuration versus RFID Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTSL Reader ConfigurationRFID Tools
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB6 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) LtdSHENZHEN CHAINWAY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

In-app purchases

None

TSL Reader Configuration

No in-app purchases

None

RFID Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TSL Reader Configuration free?
TSL Reader Configuration is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RFID Tools free?
RFID Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TSL Reader Configuration or RFID Tools have ads?
Neither TSL Reader Configuration nor RFID Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TSL Reader Configuration or RFID Tools?
TSL Reader Configuration ships an update every 8 months, and RFID Tools every 12 months. Most recently, TSL Reader Configuration was updated on October 2, 2026 and RFID Tools on September 10, 2026.

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