Comparison

RFID Explorer vs Simple RFID

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
Read full description

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

Simple RFID

Streamline inventory management with this mobile application. It allows you to program RFID tags, search for specific items using the RFID reader, and customize various settings. Enhance your inventory counting process with advanced RFID capabilities.

Highlights
  • Program RFID tags
  • Lookup product library
  • Search & Locate items
  • Adjust RFID settings
  • Inventory counting
Features
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Use Simple RFID's mobile app to transform the way you count your inventory. Our app is loaded with RFID features including: - Program RFID tags - Ability to lookup your product library and program a tag. - Search & Locate - Ability to use the RFID reader to be guided to a desired item, even when the item is out of sight. - Settings - Ability to adjust features relating to RFID. - And more!

Screenshots

RFID Explorer4 screens
Simple RFID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple RFID at 4.0 against RFID Explorer's 3.0. Simple RFID also leads on update cadence (every 5 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

Simple RFID holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, Simple RFID every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RFID Explorer versus Simple RFID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID ExplorerSimple RFID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) LtdAndrus Logistics, LLC.

Customer experience

RFID Explorer

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

Simple RFID

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

RFID Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Simple RFID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFID Explorer free?
RFID Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple RFID free?
Simple RFID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RFID Explorer or Simple RFID?
Simple RFID is rated higher. RFID Explorer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Simple RFID averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do RFID Explorer or Simple RFID have ads?
Neither RFID Explorer nor Simple RFID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Explorer or Simple RFID?
RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and Simple RFID every 5 weeks. Most recently, RFID Explorer was updated on June 7, 2026 and Simple RFID on September 10, 2026.

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