NRF PROTECT 2026 vs Beacon RFID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NRF PROTECT 2026
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The NRF PROTECT Mobile App is the official mobile resource for event directories and information for the event. KEY FEATURES View event schedule Create a personalized schedule Research and find exhibitors Rate sessions and provide feedback Access event maps Network with attendees ABOUT US NRF is the largest retail trade association, representing retailers of all sizes, formats and channels of distribution. This includes department stores, discount stores, wholesale and nonstore, general merchandise, luxury, home, grocery, apparel, as well as chain restaurants, international retail associations, industry partners, universities and students from the U.S. and around the world. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
Beacon RFID
This app connects to an RFID reader to scan RFID tags. It provides RFID intelligence for business applications. The application is free to download and use.
- RFID tag scanning
- Connects to RFID reader
- RFID intelligence
- Business applications
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Beacon pairs with an RFID reader to scan RFID tags.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NRF PROTECT 2026 at weekly against Beacon RFID's every 3 weeks. NRF PROTECT 2026 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
NRF PROTECT 2026 ships an update weekly, Beacon RFID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NRF PROTECT 2026 | Beacon RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Retail Federation, Inc. | LeadsOnline, LLC |
In-app purchases
NRF PROTECT 2026
No in-app purchases
Beacon RFID
No in-app purchases
