Comparison

123RFID Mobile vs mobiBadge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

mobiBadge

Features
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mobiBagde allows you to experience and access events in a new easy and secure way by providing you a virtual badge on your phone. This mobile app allows you to: Receive your mobile event badge and use it to access the event Use vouchers to collect food and gifts at the event View essential information such as opening times, floorplan and transport options to the event View agenda of an event, session information and speaker profiles Receive news and updates from the event organiser We hope you enjoy using the app and have a great time at the event! By downloading this App you acknowledge and accept the terms provided the HID Global mobiBadge License and User Agreement. [ License Agreement (see below) ]

Screenshots

123RFID Mobile4 screens
mobiBadge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 123RFID Mobile at every 5 months against mobiBadge's every 27 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, mobiBadge every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
123RFID Mobile versus mobiBadge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter123RFID MobilemobiBadge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZebra Technologies CorporationHID Global

In-app purchases

None

123RFID Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

mobiBadge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 123RFID Mobile free?
123RFID Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mobiBadge free?
mobiBadge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 123RFID Mobile or mobiBadge have ads?
Neither 123RFID Mobile nor mobiBadge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 123RFID Mobile or mobiBadge?
123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and mobiBadge every 27 months. Most recently, 123RFID Mobile was updated on August 13, 2026 and mobiBadge on September 22, 2026.

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