RFID Explorer vs retailcloud OrderUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
retailcloud OrderUp
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OrderUp — Venue Order Fulfillment OrderUp is the all-in-one fulfillment tool built for venue staff who need to move fast and stay organized from the moment an order lands to the moment it reaches the customer. Pick with confidence Instantly pull up your pick list and work through orders item by item. Scan or manually select orders to start picking right away — no guesswork, no paper. Pack and print seamlessly Move picked orders straight into packing. Print order receipts and labels on the spot with integrated Star printer support, keeping your workflow flowing without switching apps. Stage and track in real time See exactly where every order stands — picked, packed, staged, or ready for handover. Your whole team stays on the same page, even on the busiest shifts. Hand over with ease Confirm customer handovers quickly and keep a clear record of every completed order. Notify customers at the right moment so they're ready when their order is. Smart order search Find any order instantly with local-first search that works fast even on a packed floor, backed by live API results when you need them. Built for venue teams Designed around the real workflows of fulfillment staff — not managers, not back office. OrderUp gets out of the way and lets your team do the work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: retailcloud OrderUp at every 6 weeks against RFID Explorer's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, retailcloud OrderUp every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RFID Explorer | retailcloud OrderUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd | retailcloud |
In-app purchases
RFID Explorer
No in-app purchases
retailcloud OrderUp
No in-app purchases
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