123RFID Mobile vs Scan & Validate
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
Scan & Validate
Streamline fixed asset inventory management with this mobile solution. Scan barcode or RFID tags, add new assets, and transfer them between locations. Real-time reporting and auto-sync capabilities enhance data accuracy and save time.
- Download and view asset inventory
- Scan barcode or RFID tags
- Add new assets on the fly
- Transfer assets between locations
- Conduct re-inventory with filters
- Real-time reporting and filtering
- Auto-sync asset updates
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Automate your next fixed asset inventory with Scan & Validate from AssetWorks. By interfacing with your existing asset management system and leveraging comprehensive functionality to automate the scanning and reconciliation of assets, Scan & Validate can save you time and improve the accuracy of your fixed asset data. Simply export data from your current asset management system to the Scan & Validate web application. Then leverage the mobile application to complete a physical inventory. With Scan & Validate enabled on your iOS device, you can scan tagged assets in the field, verifying and reconciling data as you go. Features Include: • Download and view your fixed asset inventory on your mobile device • Scan barcode or RFID tags to verify and reconcile assets from the field • Add new assets on the fly • Transfer assets from one location to another • Conduct a re-inventory using filters to narrow data • Report in real-time with dynamic reporting and filtering tools • Auto-sync asset updates from the scanner to the database, as you scan
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scan & Validate at every 3 weeks against 123RFID Mobile's every 5 months. 123RFID Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.
123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Scan & Validate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 123RFID Mobile | Scan & Validate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Zebra Technologies Corporation | E-Innovative Services Group |
Customer experience
123RFID Mobile
Scan & Validate
In-app purchases
123RFID Mobile
No in-app purchases
Scan & Validate
No in-app purchases
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