ATID Reader vs EMX RFID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ATID Reader
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ATID Reader is the state-of-art RFID reader best optimized for individually identifying stacked items, driven by enhanced radiated power to penetrate deeper up to 5 meters. Along with Barcode module, it features sleek design as well as seamless data transfer via BLE communication.
EMX RFID
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Mobile app for use configuring EMX Industries, Inc. RFID readers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ATID Reader at 10.3 against EMX RFID's 14.2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ATID Reader ships an update every 7 months, EMX RFID every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ATID Reader | EMX RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATID Co., Ltd. | EMX Industries Inc |
In-app purchases
ATID Reader
No in-app purchases
EMX RFID
No in-app purchases
