Comparison

RFID Explorer vs TracerPlus 10

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

TracerPlus 10

Create custom mobile apps for barcode, RFID, BLE, and GPS data collection. Configure and deploy enterprise-class applications quickly, with options to sync data to various systems and cloud services. Includes sample apps for inventory, inspections, and delivery tracking.

Highlights
  • Barcode and RFID data collection
  • GPS and BLE enabled apps
  • Drag and drop form designer
  • Customizable label and receipt printing
  • Offline mode with store and forward
  • Syncs to databases and cloud services
  • Image and signature capture
Features
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The TracerPlus Mobile Development Platform gives programmers and non-programmers the ability to create Enterprise Class Mobile Barcode, RFID, NFC, BLE, and GPS enabled Apps in minutes. Simply configure and deploy your iOS Apps in two easy steps and connect them to any software system or database. Our iOS version includes starter applications that can either be used as-is or easily modified with TracerPlus Desktop (see below to learn more) to meet your exact needs. They are preconfigured to sync collected data to a demo PTS cloud. The data synchronized can be viewed using the cloud portal. Sample Apps included: Inventory Management – Quickly scan your inventory items utilizing bar code scanning. Additionally, capture inventory based on location for more precise tracking. Fire Extinguisher Inspections – Perform weekly, monthly or yearly inspections of your fire extinguishers to make sure they are up to code. Delivery Tracking – Capture the delivery of packages including who it was delivered to, GPS coordinates and signature of recipient. IT Asset Management – Manage your list of current assets with the Asset Audit app. Asset Audit keeps a transaction history of all your asset scans. Scan Barcodes - Application to demonstrate barcode scanning on iOS. When data collection is complete, the barcodes collected can be synchronized to the demo PTS cloud. Scan RFID Tags – Demo the rapid scanning capability of RFID technology. With this sample app quickly scan RFID tags and record their location. When complete use the RFID Geiger counter feature to quickly find RFID tagged items. Collected RFID data can be synchronized and viewed in the demo PTS cloud. INSTRUCTIONS TO MODIFY OR ADD APPLICATIONS: Step 1: Create apps with TracerPlus Desktop. Step 2: Deploy your TracerPlus apps to your iOS device(s). Top Features: - Drag and drop form designer - Run unlimited TracerPlus apps on your mobile device(s) - Enterprise class RFID features - Enterprise class bar code data capture - Image capture, Signature capture, GPS and more - Fully customizable label and receipt printing - Email and text alert options - Fully configurable syncing options for real-time and batch transfer - Works in offline mode, store and forward - Supports syncing to most databases and cloud services - Data syncing to Salesforce, Excel, and text files The trusted solution for companies of all sizes, around the globe. Highlighted solutions: - IT Asset Management - Inventory Management - Work in Process Tracking - Chemical Tracking - Patient Tracking - Inventory Receiving - Cycle Counting - Route Accounting - Package Tracking - Vehicle Inspections - Building Inspections - Utility Inspections - Field Inspections - Tool Tracking - Meter Reading - Mobile Work Orders - File Tracking - Medical Equipment Tracking - Order Picking - Safety Inspections - Event Tracking - Event Attendance - Ticket Scanning - Attendee Tracking - Mobile Sales Tracking - Mobile Invoicing - VIN Scanning - Travel Expense Tracking - Many More...

Screenshots

RFID Explorer4 screens
TracerPlus 104 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TracerPlus 10 at 100% against RFID Explorer's 50%. TracerPlus 10 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TracerPlus 10 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RFID Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TracerPlus 10's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, TracerPlus 10 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RFID Explorer versus TracerPlus 10: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID ExplorerTracerPlus 10
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings510 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) LtdPortable Technology Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

RFID Explorer

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

TracerPlus 10

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RFID Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

TracerPlus 10

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFID Explorer free?
RFID Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TracerPlus 10 free?
TracerPlus 10 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RFID Explorer or TracerPlus 10?
TracerPlus 10 is rated higher. RFID Explorer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TracerPlus 10 averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do RFID Explorer or TracerPlus 10 have ads?
Neither RFID Explorer nor TracerPlus 10 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Explorer or TracerPlus 10?
RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and TracerPlus 10 every 7 months. Most recently, RFID Explorer was updated on June 7, 2026 and TracerPlus 10 on September 16, 2026.

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