Comparison

123RFID Mobile vs BarTender Track & Trace

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

BarTender Track & Trace

Features
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Reduce asset and item search time from hours to seconds, eliminate service delays, and optimize equipment allocation with data-driven insights. This RFID-enabled asset tracking app instantly locates any tagged item through mobile scanning. Real-time dashboards show asset status across locations with 98% accuracy. Streamlined scanning and location features prevent losses while automated audit trails ensure compliance. Utilization reports reveal which equipment sits idle, enabling smarter investment decisions. Perfect for construction, healthcare, and manufacturing teams managing valuable assets.Requires Bartender Track & Trace license.

Screenshots

123RFID Mobile4 screens
BarTender Track & Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BarTender Track & Trace at every 4 weeks against 123RFID Mobile's every 5 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, BarTender Track & Trace every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
123RFID Mobile versus BarTender Track & Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter123RFID MobileBarTender Track & Trace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZebra Technologies CorporationSeagull Scientific

In-app purchases

None

123RFID Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

BarTender Track & Trace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 123RFID Mobile free?
123RFID Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarTender Track & Trace free?
BarTender Track & Trace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 123RFID Mobile or BarTender Track & Trace have ads?
Neither 123RFID Mobile nor BarTender Track & Trace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 123RFID Mobile or BarTender Track & Trace?
123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and BarTender Track & Trace every 4 weeks. Most recently, 123RFID Mobile was updated on August 13, 2026 and BarTender Track & Trace on September 17, 2026.

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