EMX RFID vs Hive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMX RFID
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Mobile app for use configuring EMX Industries, Inc. RFID readers.
Hive
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The HIVE-1000 receiver offers the latest technology. The receiver has built-in Bluetooth that allows allows direct communication with the HIVE-1000 mobile app for simple management of settings and transmitter pairing.  The receiver supports simultaneous dual-frequency operation at 318 MHz and 433 MHz, offering broad compatibility and flexibility.  Key Features: Bluetooth-enabled app for easy receiver management and transmitter pairingSimultaneous dual-frequency operation: 318 MHz and 433 MHzSupports up to 1,024 transmitters (512 at each frequency)Compatible with most 318 MHz protocols and Keeloq® hopping code security
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hive at every 3 months against EMX RFID's every 8 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.
EMX RFID ships an update every 8 months, Hive every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMX RFID | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMX Industries Inc | Transmitter Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
EMX RFID
No in-app purchases
Hive
No in-app purchases
