123RFID Mobile vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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 review sentiment: 123RFID Mobile at 70% against HID Reader Manager's 12%. 123RFID Mobile also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.6). HID Reader Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of 123RFID Mobile's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's.
123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 123RFID Mobile | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | 2.6 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 11.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zebra Technologies Corporation | HID Global |
Customer experience
123RFID Mobile
HID Reader Manager
In-app purchases
123RFID Mobile
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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