Comparison

RFID Explorer vs CannaScanner Mobile

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

Head to head
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

CannaScanner Mobile

This app helps licensed cannabis cultivators manage operations and ensure compliance with METRC systems. It offers features for plant and package management, facility auditing, and label printing, with multiple scanning options.

Highlights
  • Plant & Package Management
  • Facility Auditing
  • Label Printing
  • Offline Mode
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Camera Scanning
  • RFID Scanning
Features
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CannaScanner allows licensed cannabis cultivators to maintain operational compliance utilizing scanner technologies to capture and report plant and package activities to the METRC system in states where METRC is the selected Seed-to-Sale tracking system. Feature Highlights: - Plant & Package Management - Facility Auditing - Label Printing - Offline Mode - External Barcode Scanner - Camera Scanning - RFID Scanning (additional charges apply)

Screenshots

RFID Explorer4 screens
CannaScanner Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CannaScanner Mobile at 100% against RFID Explorer's 50%. CannaScanner Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CannaScanner Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RFID Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of CannaScanner Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, CannaScanner Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RFID Explorer versus CannaScanner Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID ExplorerCannaScanner Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) LtdStashStock L.L.C.

Customer experience

RFID Explorer

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

CannaScanner Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RFID Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

CannaScanner Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFID Explorer free?
RFID Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CannaScanner Mobile free?
CannaScanner Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RFID Explorer or CannaScanner Mobile?
CannaScanner Mobile is rated higher. RFID Explorer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CannaScanner Mobile averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RFID Explorer or CannaScanner Mobile have ads?
Neither RFID Explorer nor CannaScanner Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Explorer or CannaScanner Mobile?
RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and CannaScanner Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, RFID Explorer was updated on November 1, 2026 and CannaScanner Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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