RFID Tag Finder vs 123RFID Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RFID Tag Finder
This application helps locate tagged items using audible and graphical signal feedback. It supports various encoding formats and allows for manual or scanned asset identification. Optimized for TSL Bluetooth UHF RFID readers.
- Audible signal strength feedback
- Dynamic graphical signal meter
- Configurable detection proximity
- Supports SGTIN-96, GRAI-96, ASCII, Hex encoding
- Manual or barcode asset identifier entry
- In-built tag scanning screen
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RFID Tag Finder will help you rapidly locate those hard to find tagged items. It is one of a series of apps designed for ASCII2-compatible, Bluetooth® UHF readers from Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. Using responsive, audible, signal-strength feedback and a dynamic graphical signal meter RFID Tag Finder allows you to rapidly sweep large areas and hone in on just the asset you are looking for. Alternatively, configure Tag Finder to only detect when the asset is very nearby - allowing rooms full of cages, boxes and racks to be rapidly and efficiently searched.Using the built-in, default configurations or a fully, user-specified operation, Tag Finder can be optimized for your asset environment. RFID Tag Finder can be configured for tags encoded using: ∙ SGTIN-96 ∙ GRAI-96 ∙ ASCII ∙ Hex To make life even easier all the necessary encoding configuration can be achieved by simply scanning an RFID tag in the desired format. The target asset identifier can either be entered manually or be scanned from a barcode. SGTIN-96 encoded assets can be specified using GS1 standard identifiers such as GTIN-8, GTIN-12 (UPC), GTIN-13, GTIN-14 or simply using the Item Reference number. GRAI-96 encoded assets can be targeted using GRAI codes or plain asset types. With Hex or ASCII encoding selected a useful, in-built tag scanning screen generates a list of nearby tags, ranked by signal strength to quickly provide a target identifier when demonstrating or familiarising yourself with the operation of the App. 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 Tag Finder 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, any TSL ASCII2-compatible UHF RFID reader can be rapidly integrated into applications resulting in un-paralleled levels of productivity. Please note that to explore the full capabilities of RFID Tag Finder requires the TSL 1128 Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader or other TSL ASCII2-compatible UHF reader.
123RFID Mobile
This app enhances RFID reader functionality for inventory management, tag locating, and data export. It allows users to quickly scan, identify, and manage RFID tags, offering features like rapid reading, multi-tag location, and filtering.
- RFID tag inventory and search
- Rapid tag counting
- Specific tag location
- Multi-tag locating via CSV import
- Tag filtering by pattern
- RFID data export to PC
- Barcode scanning
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The Zebra 123RFID Mobile app, when used with a RFID reader/scanner, provides the functionality listed below after pairing (Bluetooth) with your iOS device: Functionality: 1. Inventory – A quick snapshot of the scanned RFID tags and the ability to search a tag from the list. 2. Rapid Read – A simple screen to quickly get unique and total tag counts. 3. Locate Tag - Use the Locate Tag feature to find and locate an item by searching for a specific Tag ID. The device will provide feedback that indicates the relative distance to the tagged item. 4. Multi Tag Locate– Use the multi tag locate to locate multiple tags of interest that have been imported from a csv file. The device will show the relative distance of the tagged items. 5. Filter – Select/deselect a tag based on pattern criteria. 6. Access - manipulate standard tag memory locations. 7. Settings – Configure the reader to meet your needs. a. Canned profile support for varying usage scenario b. Configure the RFID Antenna power and link profile. c. Time the Start/Stop Trigger d. Control the audible beep volume e. Configure reader to report only unique tags 8. Use the Power Management settings to optimize battery usage 9. Battery level notifications. 10. TAG list match mode support – import tag data using csv file named ‘taglist.csv’ 11. Export RFID data to a PC 12. Ability to pair RFD40 & RFD90 devices over BT using the NFC tag on the device 13. Support in the application to Scan and Pair. 14. Support to read Barcode and display on the screen 15. Ability to configure the Scanner. 16. Reader list to choose from to connect to a specific Reader. 17. Firmware update feature supported for RFD40 & RFD90. 18. Support importing offline configuration package consisting of config and firmware for RFD40 & RFD90
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 123RFID Mobile at 3.9 against RFID Tag Finder's 2.3. 123RFID Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). RFID Tag Finder's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 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.
123RFID Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.
RFID Tag Finder ships an update every 15 months, 123RFID Mobile every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | RFID Tag Finder | 123RFID Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd | Zebra Technologies Corporation |
Customer experience
RFID Tag Finder
123RFID Mobile
In-app purchases
RFID Tag Finder
No in-app purchases
123RFID Mobile
No in-app purchases
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