Comparison

TBScan vs NX NextHMI

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

Head to head
About

TBScan

Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.

Highlights
  • Quick trackable code recognition
  • Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
  • Offline functionality
  • View trackable missions
  • Attach photos to logs
  • Multiple log modes
Features
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It has never been easier to discover Trackables. TBScan is a new and revolutionary iPhone app for every Geocacher. What many Geocachers have been dreaming about is now reality: With TBScan you can discover and log TBs and Coins without having to type the tracking code. As soon as you point your camera at the code it will instantly get recognised: It’s that easy! TBScan is perfect for events: Where you previously had to first write down every single tracking code on a piece of paper only to later manually key in every single one, you can now scan the trackables lightning-fast and discover them all at the same time. With the help of TBScan you can discover up to 10 trackables per minute. What is more, TBScan is a great helper when you encounter a Trackable in a cache. Quickly scan the code and you will see the mission of the TB or coin. Finally, if you want to take that Trackable on your journey you can also directly log it. Features: • Quick recognition of Trackable codes • Discover multiple Trackables at once • Works without an Internet connection • Check Trackable mission • Attach pictures to trackable logs • Different Log-Modes (Retrieve, Discover, Write Note, Grab) • Log templates • Trackable inventory • Select codes for individual logs • Scan Trackables from your photo library • Export Trackables codes • Geocaching API access

About

NX NextHMI

Features
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Mit der NX NextHMI App etabliert Arnold NextG eine innovative und integrierte Hard- und Softwarelösung zur Steuerung von Sekundärfunktionen in Fahrzeugen. Fahrertüre öffnen, elektrische Rampe ausfahren, Zündung an, Blinker links setzen… bislang mussten für diese Funktionen zahlreiche Hilfssysteme und die passenden Bedienelemente ins Fahrzeug integriert werden. Dabei den Überblick zu behalten, war mühsam. Die Lösung besteht aus der Kombination eines hochauflösenden Touch-Displays mit der NX NextHMI-App, über die zahlreiche Sekundärfunktionen eines Fahrzeugs gesteuert werden können. Die Bedienung ist denkbar einfach: Die NX NextHMI App auf dem Smartphone oder Tablet öffnen und den gewünschten Befehl auf dem Bedienfeld des Displays per Fingertip auslösen. Individuelle Funktionen und Icons können direkt vom Server geladen werden! Auszug aus den Funktionen der NX NextHMI-App: - Türen öffnen - Türen verriegeln - Fenster öffnen - Fenster schließen - Kassettenlift herausfahren - Kassettenlift absenken - Kassettenlift hochfahren - Warnblickanlage einschalten - Zündung starten - Hupe aktivieren - Klimaanlage steuern - uvm.

Screenshots

TBScan3 screens
NX NextHMI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NX NextHMI at none against TBScan's 1. NX NextHMI also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). TBScan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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. TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NX NextHMI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBScan ships an update every 3 months, NX NextHMI every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TBScan versus NX NextHMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBScanNX NextHMI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (235 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings235 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNicolas CamenischArnold NextG GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99
None

NX NextHMI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NX NextHMI free?
NX NextHMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TBScan or NX NextHMI have ads?
Neither TBScan nor NX NextHMI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBScan or NX NextHMI?
TBScan ships an update every 3 months, and NX NextHMI every 4 weeks. Most recently, TBScan was updated on October 23, 2026 and NX NextHMI on October 5, 2026.

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