Comparison

123RFID Mobile vs NFC Tools

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

NFC Tools

This app allows you to read, write, and copy data to NFC tags. Secure your tags by locking them or setting passwords. It supports various tag types and keeps a history of your interactions.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tag data
  • Write various information to tags
  • Copy tag contents
  • Lock tags for permanent write protection
  • Set passwords for tag security
  • View tag history
Features
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NFC Reader & Writer - your all-in-one tool for scanning, reading, and writing NFC tags. Mobile App designed for users to read, write, and transfer data seamlessly with Near-field communication-enabled devices. NFC Tools: Reader, Scanner Tag Features: - Read Tag: Instantly scan and view tag data (NDEF, URLs, text, contacts & more). - Write Tag: Directly write multiple types of information to tag: web links, text, Wi-Fi credentials, business cards, and more. - Tag Copy: Transfer information from one tag to another in seconds. - Block Tag: Ability to lock tags to write permanently. - Set Password: Set a password to protect the information. - Secure Writing: Lock and protect NFC tags after writing to prevent overwriting. - Tag historry: Keep track of recently scanned or written tags. Supported Tag Types: NDEF-formatted tags including NTAG, MIFARE, and more. - SUBSCRIPTION INFO - Offers auto-renewal subscription options: - 1 week ( auto-renewal ) - 1 month ( auto-renewal ) - 1 year ( auto-renewal ) *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. *Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. *Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x-ejZzRodFlJKyrl9AmRx1XjL1TNsmcKQT7C9xo-9Os/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1elH8vXkxLAQYFcZFqvP1AiT6sGbEo9jS8svCyUvyjwQ/ Thanks for reading

Screenshots

123RFID Mobile4 screens
NFC Tools3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tools at 4.5 against 123RFID Mobile's 3.9. NFC Tools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 123RFID Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NFC Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 123RFID Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 108 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of 123RFID Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of NFC Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, NFC Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
123RFID Mobile versus NFC Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter123RFID MobileNFC Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.5 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZebra Technologies CorporationVictor Bujanivskiy

Customer experience

123RFID Mobile

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

NFC Tools

All ratings108 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

123RFID Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NFC Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$6.997 Days
  • Annual Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is 123RFID Mobile free?
123RFID Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tools free?
NFC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 123RFID Mobile or NFC Tools?
NFC Tools is rated higher. 123RFID Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 4.5 from 108 ratings.
Do 123RFID Mobile or NFC Tools have ads?
NFC Tools shows ads; 123RFID Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, 123RFID Mobile or NFC Tools?
123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and NFC Tools monthly. Most recently, 123RFID Mobile was updated on August 13, 2026 and NFC Tools on September 15, 2026.

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