RFID Scan Scan Write vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RFID Scan Scan Write
This application allows for the rapid commissioning of UHF RFID tags using a compatible Bluetooth reader. It can encode tags with standard or custom EPCs by scanning barcode information or directly inputting Hex/ASCII data. Tags can also be secured with passwords.
- Rapid UHF RFID tag commissioning
- Encode tags with custom EPCs
- Scan barcode information for encoding
- Lock tags with passwords
- Support for GS1 SGTIN-96, GRAI-96, GIAI-96
- Utilizes TSL Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader
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RFID Scan Scan Write requires a compatible TSL Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader to explore the full functionality of the App. RFID Scan Scan Write is designed to rapidly commission UHF RFID tags with both industry standard and custom EPCs. The App can take GS1 barcode information and then encode tags with GS1 SGTIN-96, GRAI-96 or GIAI-96 compliant EPCs or use scanned Hex/ASCII data directly to generate custom EPC values. Tags can also be locked and passwords specified so that they are secured against un-authorised modification. For Hex and ASCII custom EPCs: First, scan a barcode containing the new EPC value as Hex or ASCII. Secondly, scan the tag’s temporary EPC barcode or just pull the trigger if not using temporary EPC barcodes - ensure the target tag is the only tag near the reader. The reader automatically writes the new EPC to the tag . Working with UHF RFID tags that support Multi-vendor Chip-based Serialisation (MCS) a user can easily commission serialised tags in a simple two-step process: First scan a GS1 GTIN or UPC barcode. Secondly scan the tag’s temporary EPC barcode or just pull the trigger if not using temporary EPC barcodes. The reader automatically writes to the tag an SGTIN-96 compliant EPC. For generating SGTIN-96 tags requires pre-printed UHF RFID tags that are Multi-vendor Chip-based Serialisation compliant. Currently Impinj Monza 4, 5, 6 and Monza X tags are supported. Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd (TSL) specializes in the design, development and manufacture of handheld, Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). TSL’s RFID Scan Scan Write is one of a series of Apps built around TSL's sophisticated, parameterized, ASCII 2 Protocol that allows sets of pre-configured commands to be executed locally within the Bluetooth® UHF RFID reader. The ASCII 2 protocol provides the developer with a powerful set of parameterised commands to execute complex UHF RFID transponder operations in a simple, easy to grasp way . Using these simple, pre-configured ASCII commands, TSL Bluetooth® UHF RFID readers can be rapidly integrated into applications for unparalleled levels of productivity.
HID Reader Manager
This app simplifies the management of compatible HID readers. It allows administrators to configure settings, update firmware, and export reader status. Users can also upgrade readers to support Bluetooth and OSDP.
- Configure reader settings
- Upgrade reader firmware
- Inspect and export reader status
- Enable Bluetooth support
- Enable OSDP support
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HID Reader Manager streamlines management of compatible HID Signo, iCLASS SE® and multiCLASS SE readers in the field. Administrators can easily adjust configuration settings, upgrade firmware, inspect and export current reader status, and upgrade compatible readers to support Bluetooth and/or OSDP. -Bluetooth is used to communicate with the reader hardware. If Bluetooth is not enabled communication to readers will not function. -Calendar is used to log the error/information. If Calendar is not enabled logging will not function. -Location is used to obtain the location of the Reader for administration purpose and improving user experience. If Location is not enabled communication to readers will not function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against RFID Scan Scan Write's 2.0. HID Reader Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). RFID Scan Scan Write's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RFID Scan Scan Write's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's.
RFID Scan Scan Write ships an update every 7 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RFID Scan Scan Write | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (9 ratings) | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 11.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd | HID Global |
Customer experience
RFID Scan Scan Write
HID Reader Manager
In-app purchases
RFID Scan Scan Write
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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