Comparison

RFID Explorer vs RFID AsReader Dock

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

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About

RFID Explorer

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
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RFID Explorer will help you explore the performance, functionality and versatility of Technology Solutions’ high performance 1128 Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader. Please note that to explore the full capabilities of RFID Explorer requires a TSL Bluetooth UHF RFID 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 personal data and attendance.   RFID Explorer uses TSL's sophisticated, parameterised, ASCII protocol which provides developers with a powerful set of commands to carry out complex UHF RFID transponder operations in a simple, easy to grasp way. Using these simple pre-configured ASCII commands, the 1128 UHF RFID reader can be rapidly integrated into applications resulting in un-paralleled levels of productivity. Features:  ▪ Inventory - Rapidly generate a list of unique, nearby transponders (tags) and review a summary of scan operations ▪ Read/Write - Inspect information stored in the memory banks of a chosen tag. Create customised tags by writing new information to a chosen tag memory bank. Use the Transcript to discover the underlying ASCII protocol command parameters that power these operations.  ▪ Commands - See the reader execute a wide selection of ASCII Commands while viewing all the detail of the data packets sent and received from the device. Query the reader for information such as firmware and hardware versions, region information, battery level and scan 1D and 2D barcodes (requires antenna with 2D imager option to be fitted). Use the in-built Command descriptions to understand the power and flexibility of TSL's unique ASCII Protocol. ▪ Find-a-tag - Locate a specific tag with the handheld reader aided by the audible and graphical representations of tag signal strength levels.

About

RFID AsReader Dock

This app pairs with a specific RFID reader accessory for iPhones and iPods. It allows users to easily scan RFID tags by mounting their device to the reader and initiating a scan through the app or the reader's trigger buttons.

Highlights
  • Connects to RFID reader accessory
  • Scan RFID tags
  • Use trigger buttons or in-app button
  • Compatible with iPhone/iPod
Read full description

This is an application for RFID AsReader (ASR-030D) RFID AsReader is a RFID reader for iPhone/iPod, which is connected to iPhone/iPod through lightning connector. For more information please refer to http://asreader.com/en/ ==3 steps to start reading RFID tags== 1. mount your iPhone/iPod to AsReader. please refer to manual of AsReader. 2. start this App in you iPhone/iPod 3. press one of the trigger buttons on either side of AsReader or press the "Read" button in this App. please refer to manual of AsReader to find the trigger buttons

Screenshots

RFID Explorer4 screens
RFID AsReader Dock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RFID Explorer at 50% against RFID AsReader Dock's 0%. RFID AsReader Dock's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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

RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, RFID AsReader Dock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RFID Explorer versus RFID AsReader Dock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID ExplorerRFID AsReader Dock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) LtdAsterisk Corporation

Customer experience

RFID Explorer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

RFID AsReader Dock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RFID Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

RFID AsReader Dock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFID Explorer free?
RFID Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RFID AsReader Dock free?
RFID AsReader Dock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RFID Explorer or RFID AsReader Dock have ads?
Neither RFID Explorer nor RFID AsReader Dock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Explorer or RFID AsReader Dock?
RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and RFID AsReader Dock every 3 months. Most recently, RFID Explorer was updated on September 18, 2026 and RFID AsReader Dock on September 23, 2026.

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