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

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags. Scan tags, erase data, and write various formats like URLs, text, and contacts. Offers advanced features like locking and password protection for secure control.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write various data formats
  • Erase tag data
  • Lock tags irreversibly
  • Set tag passwords
  • Manage NFC workflows
Read full description

Our app is a versatile mobile app designed for reading, writing, and managing NFC tags with precision. Users can scan tags, erase data, and write various formats including URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials, and more. The app also supports advanced tag operations like locking tags (irreversible), setting passwords, and removing them for secure control. With a sleek interface and fast performance, our app is ideal for both casual users and tech enthusiasts. The free version offers basic tag scanning, while the premium upgrade unlocks full functionality—write access, tag cleaning, password protection, and extended format support. Whether you're organizing smart devices or customizing NFC workflows, this app puts powerful tools at your fingertips. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week - $4.99, 1 month - $12.99, 1 year - $39.99, Lifetime - $59.99. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfLbfDfo2Ttyi64yF6u_9AhxHDsOX4zytc4LKPp1AzQ/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

123RFID Mobile4 screens
NFC Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 123RFID Mobile at 70% against NFC Tools's 10%. 123RFID Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). NFC Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 8). On price, ads 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. NFC Tools sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 123RFID Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

123RFID Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools has 42 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 10% of NFC Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, NFC Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 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) — better3.5 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings842 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZebra Technologies CorporationData Factor SIA

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 ratings32 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

123RFID Mobile

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

NFC Tools

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

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?
123RFID Mobile is rated higher. 123RFID Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NFC Tools averages 3.5 from 42 ratings.
Do 123RFID Mobile or NFC Tools have ads?
Neither 123RFID Mobile nor NFC Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 123RFID Mobile or NFC Tools?
123RFID Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and NFC Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, 123RFID Mobile was updated on October 23, 2026 and NFC Tools on October 28, 2026.

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