# Cloud vs RFID Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RFID Explorer at none against Cloud's 1. RFID Explorer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RFID Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloud ships an update every 2 months, RFID Explorer every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud | RFID Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-explorer/id639597756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serialio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333178140) | [Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639597759) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-in-hand-mobile-grid/id373874857)

Streamline mobile data collection with RFID, NFC, and barcode scanning. Easily send scanned data in various formats via email, FTP, or SQL to numerous applications.

**Highlights:** RFID/NFC/Barcode scanning, Data export via email, FTP, SQL, Multiple data formats (XLS, CSV, PDF), Supports numerous Bluetooth scanners, Keyboard simulation for data entry, Automatic keypad pop-up

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Grid-In-Hand MobileGrid full functionality | $29.99 | one-time |


### RFID Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfid-explorer/id639597756)

This application allows users to explore the capabilities of a specific Bluetooth UHF RFID reader. It facilitates inventory management, reading and writing data to RFID tags, and locating specific tags with visual and audio cues. A TSL Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader is required to access its full functionality.

**Highlights:** Inventory management of nearby transponders, Read and write data to RFID tags, Inspect tag memory banks, Locate specific tags with signal strength indicators, Execute and view ASCII protocol commands, Query reader for firmware and hardware versions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud free?

Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RFID Explorer free?

RFID Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Cloud or RFID Explorer have ads?

Neither Cloud nor RFID Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud or RFID Explorer?

Cloud ships an update every 2 months, and RFID Explorer every 6 months. Most recently, Cloud was updated on October 23, 2026 and RFID Explorer on October 23, 2026.

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