Comparison

RFID Explorer vs UHF Reader

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

UHF Reader

This application allows mobile devices to interact with 18000-6C UHF tags. It supports inventorying, reading, writing, locking, and killing tags.

Highlights
  • Inventory UHF tags
  • Read UHF tag data
  • Write data to UHF tags
  • Lock UHF tags
  • Kill UHF tags
  • Supports 18000-6C standard
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UHF Reader for XMINNOV IVF-RU01;App for mobile can inventory、read、write、lock、kill to the 18000-6C uhf tag.

Screenshots

RFID Explorer4 screens
UHF Reader1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RFID Explorer at 50% against UHF Reader's 0%. UHF Reader'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, UHF Reader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RFID Explorer versus UHF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID ExplorerUHF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) Ltd育明 李

Customer experience

RFID Explorer

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

UHF Reader

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

In-app purchases

None

RFID Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

UHF Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFID Explorer free?
RFID Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UHF Reader free?
UHF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RFID Explorer or UHF Reader have ads?
Neither RFID Explorer nor UHF Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Explorer or UHF Reader?
RFID Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and UHF Reader every 5 months. Most recently, RFID Explorer was updated on June 7, 2026 and UHF Reader on September 17, 2026.

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