Comparison

RFID Scan Scan Write vs Simple RFID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Simple RFID

Streamline inventory management with this mobile application. It allows you to program RFID tags, search for specific items using the RFID reader, and customize various settings. Enhance your inventory counting process with advanced RFID capabilities.

Highlights
  • Program RFID tags
  • Lookup product library
  • Search & Locate items
  • Adjust RFID settings
  • Inventory counting
Features
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Use Simple RFID's mobile app to transform the way you count your inventory. Our app is loaded with RFID features including: - Program RFID tags - Ability to lookup your product library and program a tag. - Search & Locate - Ability to use the RFID reader to be guided to a desired item, even when the item is out of sight. - Settings - Ability to adjust features relating to RFID. - And more!

Screenshots

RFID Scan Scan Write4 screens
Simple RFID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple RFID at 4.0 against RFID Scan Scan Write's 2.0. Simple RFID also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). RFID Scan Scan Write's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple RFID holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFID Scan Scan Write ships an update every 7 months, Simple RFID every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RFID Scan Scan Write versus Simple RFID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFID Scan Scan WriteSimple RFID
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (9 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnology Solutions (UK) LtdAndrus Logistics, LLC.

Customer experience

RFID Scan Scan Write

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Simple RFID

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

RFID Scan Scan Write

No in-app purchases

None

Simple RFID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFID Scan Scan Write free?
RFID Scan Scan Write is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple RFID free?
Simple RFID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RFID Scan Scan Write or Simple RFID?
Simple RFID is rated higher. RFID Scan Scan Write averages 2.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Simple RFID averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do RFID Scan Scan Write or Simple RFID have ads?
Neither RFID Scan Scan Write nor Simple RFID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFID Scan Scan Write or Simple RFID?
RFID Scan Scan Write ships an update every 7 months, and Simple RFID every 5 weeks. Most recently, RFID Scan Scan Write was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simple RFID on September 29, 2026.

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