Comparison

NFC Tap vs TickWidget

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

Head to head
About

NFC Tap

This app allows users to read and write NFC tags, supporting various tag types and NDEF message formats. It enables quick actions like connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth devices, opening URLs, and initiating calls or messages directly from NFC tags.

Highlights
  • Read/Write NFC tags
  • Support ST25 Type5 & Type4A tags
  • Read/Write NDEF Messages (URL, Text, SMS, etc.)
  • Connect to Wi-Fi devices
  • Pair Bluetooth devices
  • Initiate calls, SMS, and emails
  • Control ISO15693 commands
Features
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The NFC Tap iOS App leverages on the new NFC core feature of iOS 17, supporting the read an write of NFC tags from iPhone 7 and later devices. It gives users a new experience based on the tag's NDEF content, making it easier and faster to perform recorded actions as described below. Main Features: • Support every STMicroelectronics ST25 Type5 & Type4A series tags. • App Clip based on URL https://www.myst25.com/clip • Read/Write user memory for Type5 tags. This allows user to read, write or update the content of any Type5 tags. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 commands list User Interface. This allows user to manage all ISO15693 commands. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 custom commands list User Interface • Fast Transfer Mode using STMicroelectronics ST25DV-I2C and ST25DVC tags. • PWM Control user interface for STMicroelectronics ST25DV-PWM tags. • Read/Write any kinds of NDEF Messages, NFC Forum compliant (URL, Text, SMS, email, Call, Map, VCard, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi®, Mime and Externals) • Universal Link with URL : https://www.myst25.com • Custom App URL Scheme “nfctap://”: - This allows user to open our iOS app from any other iOS app or from the safari browser using the custom URL scheme “nfctap://” In Details, the App features several functions enabled by the NFC tag content: - Connect to Wifi devices identified by its SSID, Key password and encryption type. - Connect to Bluetooth devices: Facilitates the pairing with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. After tapping a tag with the phone, the NFC Tap iOS App will recognize any Bluetooth pairing NDEF record and connect the phone directly to the specified device. - Open a URL in a browser: Opens a web page to the URL contained in the tag's NDEF record. - Get contact information: Displays and saves contact information (including ID picture) by tapping a tag containing a business card(vCard) message. - Geolocalize a position: Opens Apple Maps to the GPS location stored in the tag being tapped. - Initiate an SMS or Email: Opens the relevant email or SMS application with information contained in the tag being tapped. The user can then choose to send the email/SMS or edit it before sending. Use cases include, but are not limited to, customer service information for warranty or loyalty programs. - Initiate a phone call: Opens the phone service to the number contained in the tag's NDEF message. - Read a Text: Displays the text message contained in the tag being tapped. - Mime NDEF exemples: MimeType = application/pdf / MimeData = userManual.pdf - External NDEF exemples: application = video ; type = mpeg ; Data = video.mov Additionally, the NFC Tap App application include Bluetooth pairing with a ST25DV discovery board.

About

TickWidget

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TickWidget is a beautiful countdown app that helps you track every important moment in your life. 【Core Features】 • Countdown Management - Easily create and manage birthdays, anniversaries, exams, vacations, and more • Home Screen Widgets - View your countdowns at a glance with small, medium, and large widget sizes • Smart Reminders - Custom reminder times and messages, never miss an important moment • Colorful Themes - 20+ beautiful themes and colors to personalize your countdowns • Statistics - Visualize your countdown distribution and completion history 【Subscription Plans】 • Monthly Subscription - $1.99/month • Yearly Subscription - $12.99/year (Save 45%) All subscriptions include. Cancel anytime. 【Free Version Features】 • Create up to 5 countdowns • Small widget size • Basic reminder functions 【Pro Version Features】 • Unlimited countdowns • Medium and large widgets • Premium themes and colors • Custom reminder rules • Statistics and insights Download now and start tracking your important moments! Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnZTT29kZEpMeXF3 Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnhtQ0Rwb0NNS3Rw

Screenshots

NFC Tap4 screens
TickWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC Tap at none against TickWidget's 2. NFC Tap also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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. TickWidget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NFC Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NFC Tap versus TickWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC TapTickWidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (229 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings229 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronics鹏宇 王

Bugs and requests

NFC Tap

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Unable to write to tags
  • Error indicating need to read tag first
  • No longer works
  • Cannot read, edit, or write back memory to 15693 tag
  • Crashing when scanning NXP Mifare
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  • Error message: 'need to read a card on the main screen'
  • App closes when scanning NXP Mifare
  • Password protection bug on iOS (cannot enter password)
  • CCFile Error with Type 5 chips on iPhone
  • Required to scan tag before reading/writing memory
  • Throws an error for CCFile
  • Unable to read ST25 chips on iPhone

Requested features

6 requests
  • Display NDEF record in HEX
  • Fix password protection bug on iOS
  • Allow importing bin files
  • Improve user-friendliness for beginners
  • Connect Digimon Vital Bracelet with VB Lab
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  • Remove automatic tag scan prompt on app open

TickWidget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NFC Tap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TickWidget

Subscriptions2
  • TickWidget Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • TickWidget Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Tap free?
NFC Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickWidget free?
TickWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC Tap or TickWidget have ads?
Neither NFC Tap nor TickWidget shows ads.

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